Merida Andes Treefrog vs Popayán Thomasomys

Hyloscirtus platydactylus compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Merida Andes Treefrog is Vulnerable while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida Andes Treefrog	Popayán Thomasomys
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	Thomasomys
Species	Hyloscirtus platydactylus	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Merida Andes Treefrog and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Merida Andes Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida Andes Treefrog	Popayán Thomasomys
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.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.