Pacific Spiny-rat vs Tan-edged Treefrog

Proechimys decumanus compared with Sarcohyla cyclada

Key Differences

• Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened while Tan-edged Treefrog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pacific Spiny-rat	Tan-edged 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 decumanus	Sarcohyla cyclada

Evolutionary Relationship

Pacific Spiny-rat and Tan-edged Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Tan-edged Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pacific Spiny-rat	Tan-edged Treefrog
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.

Tan-edged Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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