Atlantic Robber Frog vs Black-backed jackal

Craugastor andi compared with Canis mesomelas

Key Differences

  • Atlantic Robber Frog is Critically Endangered while Black-backed jackal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atlantic Robber 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 Craugastoridae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Craugastor Canis (Dogs & Wolves)
Species Craugastor andi Canis mesomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Atlantic Robber Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atlantic Robber Frog Black-backed jackal
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantic Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Atlantic Robber Frog

The Atlantic Robber Frog (Craugastor andi) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.

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