Merriam s Deermouse vs Palmer's Treefrog

Peromyscus merriami compared with Hyloscirtus palmeri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merriam s Deermouse	Palmer's Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Peromyscus	Hyloscirtus
Species	Peromyscus merriami	Hyloscirtus palmeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Merriam s Deermouse and Palmer's Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Merriam s Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Palmer's Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merriam s Deermouse	Palmer's Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merriam s Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Palmer's Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.