Merida’s Collared Frog vs Mindanao Batomys

Mannophryne collaris compared with Batomys salomonseni

Key Differences

• Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered while Mindanao Batomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida’s Collared Frog	Mindanao Batomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Aromobatidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Mannophryne	Batomys
Species	Mannophryne collaris	Batomys salomonseni

Evolutionary Relationship

Merida’s Collared Frog and Mindanao Batomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Mindanao Batomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida’s Collared Frog	Mindanao Batomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merida’s Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Mindanao Batomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.