Arboreal salamander vs Variable-backed Frog

Aneides lugubris compared with Pulchrana signata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arboreal salamander Variable-backed Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Plethodontidae Ranidae
Genus Aneides Pulchrana
Species Aneides lugubris Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arboreal salamander Variable-backed Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Variable-backed Frog

No description available.

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