Mérida Brocket vs Nike's Squeaker

Mazama bricenii compared with Arthroleptis nikeae

Key Differences

• Mérida Brocket is Vulnerable while Nike's Squeaker is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Brocket	Nike's Squeaker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cervidae (Deer)	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Mazama	Arthroleptis
Species	Mazama bricenii	Arthroleptis nikeae

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Brocket and Nike's Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mérida Brocket

VU — Vulnerable

Nike's Squeaker

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Brocket	Nike's Squeaker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Brocket

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Nike's Squeaker

Habitat

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