Merida’s Collared Frog vs Philippine tarsier

Mannophryne collaris compared with Carlito syrichta

Key Differences

• Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered while Philippine tarsier is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida’s Collared Frog	Philippine tarsier
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Aromobatidae	Tarsiidae
Genus	Mannophryne	Carlito
Species	Mannophryne collaris	Carlito syrichta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Philippine tarsier

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida’s Collared Frog	Philippine tarsier
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.

Philippine tarsier

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.