Angelin vs Plateau Frog
Andira inermis compared with Nanorana pleskei
Key Differences
- Angelin is Least Concern while Plateau Frog is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Plateau Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus | Andira | Nanorana |
| Species | Andira inermis | Nanorana pleskei |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernPlateau Frog
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Plateau Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Plateau Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
Plateau Frog
No description available.
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