Atherton antechinus vs Broad-headed Cave Frog

Antechinus godmani compared with Craugastor laticeps

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Broad-headed Cave Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Dasyuridae Craugastoridae
Genus Antechinus Craugastor
Species Antechinus godmani Craugastor laticeps

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and Broad-headed Cave Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Broad-headed Cave Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Broad-headed Cave Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-headed Cave Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-headed Cave Frog

The Broad-headed Cave Frog (Craugastor laticeps) is a species in the genus Craugastor. 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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