Burrowing Coqui vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Eleutherodactylus unicolor compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Burrowing Coqui is Critically Endangered while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Burrowing Coqui	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Anura (Froschlurche)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Eleutherodactylidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Eleutherodactylus	Mustela
Species	Eleutherodactylus unicolor	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Burrowing Coqui and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Burrowing Coqui

CR — Critically Endangered

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Burrowing Coqui	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Burrowing Coqui

Habitat

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

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Burrowing Coqui

The Burrowing Coqui (Eleutherodactylus unicolor) is a species in the genus Eleutherodactylus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.