Mindo Glassfrog vs Pichincha Thomasomys

Nymphargus balionota compared with Thomasomys vulcani

Key Differences

• Mindo Glassfrog is Endangered while Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mindo Glassfrog	Pichincha Thomasomys
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	Cricetidae
Genus	Nymphargus	Thomasomys
Species	Nymphargus balionota	Thomasomys vulcani

Evolutionary Relationship

Mindo Glassfrog and Pichincha Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mindo Glassfrog

EN — Endangered

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mindo Glassfrog	Pichincha Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mindo Glassfrog

Habitat

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

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.