Alder Spittlebug vs Alfred's Rainfrog

Aphrophora alni compared with Craugastor alfredi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Spittlebug Alfred's Rainfrog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Hemiptera (Hemiptera) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Aphrophoridae Craugastoridae
Genus Aphrophora Craugastor
Species Aphrophora alni Craugastor alfredi

Evolutionary Relationship

Alder Spittlebug and Alfred's Rainfrog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alder Spittlebug

LC — Least Concern

Alfred's Rainfrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Spittlebug Alfred's Rainfrog
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alder Spittlebug

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Alfred's Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Alder Spittlebug

The Alder Spittlebug (Aphrophora alni) is a species in the genus Aphrophora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Alfred's Rainfrog

The Alfred's Rainfrog (Craugastor alfredi) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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