Australian shovelnose ray vs Variable-backed Frog

Aptychotrema rostrata compared with Pulchrana signata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian shovelnose ray	Variable-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Rhinobatidae	Ranidae
Genus	Aptychotrema	Pulchrana
Species	Aptychotrema rostrata	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian shovelnose ray and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Australian shovelnose ray

LC — Least Concern

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian shovelnose ray	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Australian shovelnose ray

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Australian shovelnose ray

The Australian shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) is a species in the genus Aptychotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Aptychotrema rostrata contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.