Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Santa Fe Frog

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Leptodactylus laticeps

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Santa Fe Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Santa Fe 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	Cricetidae	Leptodactylidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Leptodactylus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Leptodactylus laticeps

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Santa Fe Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Santa Fe Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Santa Fe Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Santa Fe Frog

Habitat

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