Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Zoque Treefrog

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Quilticohyla zoque

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Zoque Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Zoque Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Quilticohyla
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Quilticohyla zoque

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Zoque Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Zoque Treefrog
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.

Zoque 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.