Mérida Aepeomys vs Yucatan Rainfrog

Aepeomys lugens compared with Craugastor yucatanensis

Key Differences

• Mérida Aepeomys is Least Concern while Yucatan Rainfrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Yucatan Rainfrog
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Aepeomys	Craugastor
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Craugastor yucatanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Aepeomys and Yucatan Rainfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Yucatan Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Yucatan Rainfrog
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.

Yucatan Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.