American Water Plantain vs Brown egg frog
Alisma subcordatum compared with Ctenophryne geayi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Water Plantain | Brown egg frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Alismatales (Alismatales) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Alismataceae | Microhylidae |
| Genus | Alisma | Ctenophryne |
| Species | Alisma subcordatum | Ctenophryne geayi |
Conservation Status
American Water Plantain
LC — Least ConcernBrown egg frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Water Plantain | Brown egg frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Water Plantain
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Brown egg frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
American Water Plantain
The American Water Plantain (Alisma subcordatum) is a species in the genus Alisma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Brown egg frog
The Brown Egg Frog (Ctenophryne geayi) is a species in the genus Ctenophryne. 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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