Flea-frog vs Lesser Chiruromys

Brachycephalus didactylus compared with Chiruromys vates

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Flea-frog Lesser Chiruromys
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (amphibien) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Anura (anoures) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Brachycephalidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Brachycephalus Chiruromys
Species Brachycephalus didactylus Chiruromys vates

Evolutionary Relationship

Flea-frog and Lesser Chiruromys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flea-frog

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Flea-frog Lesser Chiruromys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flea-frog

Habitat

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

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flea-frog

No description available.

Lesser Chiruromys

No description available.

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