Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Variable-backed Frog

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Pulchrana signata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Variable-backed 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	Pulchrana
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Variable-backed 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.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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