Black Bent vs Smooth Guardian Frog
Agrostis gigantea compared with Limnonectes palavanensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Smooth Guardian 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 palavanensis |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Guardian Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Smooth Guardian 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).
Smooth Guardian Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
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.
Smooth Guardian Frog
No description available.
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