Merida Andes Treefrog vs Narrow-footed Neacomys

Hyloscirtus platydactylus compared with Neacomys tenuipes

Key Differences

• Merida Andes Treefrog is Vulnerable while Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida Andes Treefrog	Narrow-footed Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hylidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hyloscirtus	Neacomys
Species	Hyloscirtus platydactylus	Neacomys tenuipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Merida Andes Treefrog and Narrow-footed Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Merida Andes Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida Andes Treefrog	Narrow-footed Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merida Andes Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela