Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Craugastor hobartsmithi

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Smith's Pygmy Robber 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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Ammospermophilus	Craugastor
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Craugastor hobartsmithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel and Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.