Black Bent vs Smooth-skinned ditch frog
Agrostis gigantea compared with Leptodactylus validus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Smooth-skinned ditch 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) | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Leptodactylus |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Leptodactylus validus |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernSmooth-skinned ditch frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Smooth-skinned ditch 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-skinned ditch frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Distributed across Grenada and Venezuela.
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-skinned ditch frog
No description available.
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