Pangolin tétradactyle vs Merida’s Collared Frog

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Mannophryne collaris

Key Differences

• Pangolin tétradactyle is Vulnerable while Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pangolin tétradactyle	Merida’s Collared Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Anura (anoures)
Family	Manidae	Aromobatidae
Genus	Phataginus	Mannophryne
Species	Phataginus tetradactyla	Mannophryne collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Pangolin tétradactyle and Merida’s Collared Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Pangolin tétradactyle

VU — Vulnerable

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pangolin tétradactyle	Merida’s Collared Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pangolin tétradactyle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida’s Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pangolin tétradactyle

The Black-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) is a species in the genus Phataginus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.