Black-backed jackal vs Ecuador Cochran Frog

Canis mesomelas compared with Nymphargus griffithsi

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Ecuador Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Ecuador Cochran Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Centrolenidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Nymphargus
Species	Canis mesomelas	Nymphargus griffithsi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Ecuador Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Ecuador Cochran Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ecuador Cochran Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.