Colombian Plump Frog vs Surinam Oval Frog

Elachistocleis pearsei compared with Elachistocleis surinamensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Colombian Plump Frog	Surinam Oval Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Amphibia (양서류)	Amphibia (양서류)
Order same	Anura (개구리목)	Anura (개구리목)
Family same	Microhylidae	Microhylidae
Genus same	Elachistocleis	Elachistocleis
Species	Elachistocleis pearsei	Elachistocleis surinamensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Colombian Plump Frog and Surinam Oval Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Elachistocleis.

Conservation Status

Colombian Plump Frog

LC — Least Concern

Surinam Oval Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Colombian Plump Frog	Surinam Oval Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Colombian Plump Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Surinam Oval Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Colombian Plump Frog

<em>Elachistocleis pearsei</em>, commonly known as the Colombian Plump Frog, is an amphibian species belonging to the genus <em>Elachistocleis</em> within the family Microhylidae, a globally distributed group of small to medium-sized frogs. This species is assessed as Least Concern by major conservation bodies, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not at elevated extinction risk. It has been documented in Colombia and Venezuela, where it inhabits freshwater-associated environments, moist forests, and wetland habitats. Microhylid frogs of this genus are typically burrowing or semi-fossorial, often emerging to breed in temporary pools following heavy rainfall. They are characterized by their rounded, inflated body form, which provides the basis for the common name. Dietary information specific to this species has not been documented, though microhylids frequently specialize in consuming ants and termites. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. The persistence of <em>Elachistocleis pearsei</em> is dependent on the maintenance of humid lowland habitats in northern South America.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela