Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Speckled Treefrog

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Sarcohyla psarosema

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Speckled Treefrog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Speckled Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Sarcohyla
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Sarcohyla psarosema

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Speckled Treefrog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Speckled Treefrog
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.

Speckled Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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