Andean Collared Frog vs Black-backed jackal

Mannophryne cordilleriana compared with Canis mesomelas

Key Differences

• Andean Collared Frog is Vulnerable while Black-backed jackal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Collared Frog	Black-backed jackal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Aromobatidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Mannophryne	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)
Species	Mannophryne cordilleriana	Canis mesomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Collared Frog and Black-backed jackal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Collared Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Collared Frog	Black-backed jackal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Collared Frog

The Andean Collared Frog (Mannophryne cordilleriana) is a species in the genus Mannophryne. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Black-backed jackal

The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.