Alexander's Swift vs Smooth-backed Frog

Apus alexandri compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alexander's Swift Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Aves (Birds) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Apodiformes (Apodiformes) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Apodidae Ranidae
Genus Apus Lithobates
Species Apus alexandri Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Alexander's Swift and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alexander's Swift

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alexander's Swift Smooth-backed Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alexander's Swift

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Alexander's Swift

The Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) is a species in the genus Apus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Smooth-backed Frog

No description available.

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