Black-backed jackal vs Pichinde Robber Frog

Canis mesomelas compared with Pristimantis gracilis

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Pichinde Robber Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Pichinde Robber 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)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Pristimantis
Species	Canis mesomelas	Pristimantis gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Pichinde Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pichinde Robber 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.