Napo Spiny-rat vs Semiaquatic Treefrog

Proechimys quadruplicatus compared with Sarcohyla pachyderma

Key Differences

• Napo Spiny-rat is Least Concern while Semiaquatic Treefrog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Napo Spiny-rat	Semiaquatic 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	Echimyidae	Hylidae
Genus	Proechimys	Sarcohyla
Species	Proechimys quadruplicatus	Sarcohyla pachyderma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Napo Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Semiaquatic Treefrog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Napo Spiny-rat	Semiaquatic Treefrog
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.

Semiaquatic Treefrog

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.