Pacific Spiny-rat vs Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Proechimys decumanus compared with Craugastor hobartsmithi

Key Differences

• Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened while Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pacific Spiny-rat	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	Echimyidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Proechimys	Craugastor
Species	Proechimys decumanus	Craugastor hobartsmithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Pacific Spiny-rat and Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pacific Spiny-rat	Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pacific Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.