Napo Spiny-rat vs Puebla Frog

Proechimys quadruplicatus compared with Lithobates pueblae

Key Differences

• Napo Spiny-rat is Least Concern while Puebla Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Napo Spiny-rat	Puebla Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Echimyidae	Ranidae
Genus	Proechimys	Lithobates
Species	Proechimys quadruplicatus	Lithobates pueblae

Evolutionary Relationship

Napo Spiny-rat and Puebla Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Napo Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Puebla Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Napo Spiny-rat	Puebla Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Napo Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Puebla Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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