Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Variegated Treefrog

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Variegated 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	Megastomatohyla
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Variegated 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.

Variegated 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.