Pichincha Thomasomys vs Variegated Treefrog

Thomasomys vulcani compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pichincha Thomasomys	Variegated 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	Thomasomys	Megastomatohyla
Species	Thomasomys vulcani	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Pichincha Thomasomys and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pichincha Thomasomys	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Variegated 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.