Black-backed jackal vs Ornate Cloud Frog

Canis mesomelas compared with Aromobates ornatissimus

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Ornate Cloud Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Ornate Cloud 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)	Aromobatidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Aromobates
Species	Canis mesomelas	Aromobates ornatissimus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Cloud Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Ornate Cloud Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ornate Cloud Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered 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.