Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Smooth Guardian Frog

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Limnonectes palavanensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Smooth Guardian 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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Limnonectes
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Limnonectes palavanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Guardian Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Smooth Guardian 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.

Smooth Guardian Frog

Habitat

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