Amazonian Nectomys vs Smooth-backed Frog

Nectomys rattus compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Ranidae
Genus Nectomys Lithobates
Species Nectomys rattus Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys Smooth-backed Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth-backed Frog

No description available.

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