Perija Small-eared Shrew vs River Frog

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Lithobates heckscheri

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while River Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	River Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Ranidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Lithobates
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Lithobates heckscheri

Evolutionary Relationship

Perija Small-eared Shrew and River Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	River Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

River Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in China.