Owl s Spiny Rat vs Zoque Treefrog

Carterodon sulcidens compared with Quilticohyla zoque

Key Differences

• Owl s Spiny Rat is Data Deficient while Zoque Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Owl s Spiny Rat	Zoque 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	Carterodon	Quilticohyla
Species	Carterodon sulcidens	Quilticohyla zoque

Evolutionary Relationship

Owl s Spiny Rat and Zoque Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Owl s Spiny Rat

DD — Data Deficient

Zoque Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Owl s Spiny Rat	Zoque Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Owl s Spiny Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zoque Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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