Mérida Aepeomys vs Ornate Cloud Frog

Aepeomys lugens compared with Aromobates ornatissimus

Key Differences

• Mérida Aepeomys is Least Concern while Ornate Cloud Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Ornate Cloud Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Aromobatidae
Genus	Aepeomys	Aromobates
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Aromobates ornatissimus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Aepeomys and Ornate Cloud Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Cloud Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Ornate Cloud Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Aepeomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Ornate Cloud Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela