Black-backed jackal vs Serna's Robber Frog

Canis mesomelas compared with Pristimantis dorsopictus

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Serna's Robber Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Serna's 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 dorsopictus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Serna's Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Serna's Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Serna's Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. 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.