Souris sauteuse vs Merida’s Collared Frog

Notomys mordax compared with Mannophryne collaris

Key Differences

• Souris sauteuse is Extinct while Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Souris sauteuse	Merida’s Collared Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (anoures)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Aromobatidae
Genus	Notomys	Mannophryne
Species	Notomys mordax	Mannophryne collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Souris sauteuse

EX — Extinct

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Souris sauteuse	Merida’s Collared Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Souris sauteuse

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.