Black Bent vs Swelling Redbelly Toad
Agrostis gigantea compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Swelling Redbelly Toad |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Melanophryniscus |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Melanophryniscus tumifrons |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernSwelling Redbelly Toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Swelling Redbelly Toad |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Swelling Redbelly Toad
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.
Swelling Redbelly Toad
No description available.
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