Merida Andes Treefrog vs Tapichalaca treefrog

Hyloscirtus platydactylus compared with Hyloscirtus tapichalaca

Key Differences

• Merida Andes Treefrog is Vulnerable while Tapichalaca treefrog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida Andes Treefrog	Tapichalaca treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Hylidae	Hylidae
Genus same	Hyloscirtus	Hyloscirtus
Species	Hyloscirtus platydactylus	Hyloscirtus tapichalaca

Evolutionary Relationship

Merida Andes Treefrog and Tapichalaca treefrog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hyloscirtus.

Conservation Status

Merida Andes Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Tapichalaca treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida Andes Treefrog	Tapichalaca treefrog
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.

Tapichalaca treefrog

Habitat

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