American Emerald vs Black-eyed Leaf Frog
Cordulia shurtleffii compared with Agalychnis moreletii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Emerald | Black-eyed Leaf Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Phyllomedusidae |
| Genus | Cordulia | Agalychnis |
| Species | Cordulia shurtleffii | Agalychnis moreletii |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Emerald and Black-eyed Leaf Frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Emerald
LC — Least ConcernBlack-eyed Leaf Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Emerald | Black-eyed Leaf Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Black-eyed Leaf Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
American Emerald
The American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii) is a species in the genus Cordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Black-eyed Leaf Frog
The Black-eyed Leaf Frog (Agalychnis moreletii) is a species in the genus Agalychnis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Mexico.
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