American Buckeye vs Broad-headed Cave Frog
Aesculus glabra compared with Craugastor laticeps
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Buckeye | Broad-headed Cave Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Craugastoridae |
| Genus | Aesculus | Craugastor |
| Species | Aesculus glabra | Craugastor laticeps |
Conservation Status
American Buckeye
LC — Least ConcernBroad-headed Cave Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Buckeye | Broad-headed Cave Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Buckeye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Broad-headed Cave Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
American Buckeye
The American Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a species in the genus Aesculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Broad-headed Cave Frog
The Broad-headed Cave Frog (Craugastor laticeps) 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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