Mindo Glassfrog vs Pacific Spiny-rat

Nymphargus balionota compared with Proechimys decumanus

Key Differences

• Mindo Glassfrog is Endangered while Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mindo Glassfrog	Pacific Spiny-rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Centrolenidae	Echimyidae
Genus	Nymphargus	Proechimys
Species	Nymphargus balionota	Proechimys decumanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mindo Glassfrog and Pacific Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mindo Glassfrog

EN — Endangered

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mindo Glassfrog	Pacific Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mindo Glassfrog

Habitat

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

Pacific Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.