Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Tavas Frog

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Rana tavasensis

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Tavas Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Tavas 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	Ranidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Rana
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Rana tavasensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Tavas Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Tavas 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.

Tavas Frog

Habitat

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