Angelin vs Smooth-backed Frog
Andira inermis compared with Lithobates psilonota
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Smooth-backed 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 | Ranidae |
| Genus | Andira | Lithobates |
| Species | Andira inermis | Lithobates psilonota |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernSmooth-backed Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Smooth-backed 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).
Smooth-backed Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
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.
Smooth-backed Frog
No description available.
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