Black Bent vs Greater Swamp Frog
Agrostis gigantea compared with Limnonectes ingeri
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Greater Swamp Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Limnonectes |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Limnonectes ingeri |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernGreater Swamp Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Greater Swamp Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Greater Swamp Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Brunei.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Greater Swamp Frog
No description available.
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