Black Kauri vs Smooth-backed Frog

Agathis atropurpurea compared with Lithobates psilonota

Key Differences

• Black Kauri is Near Threatened while Smooth-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Kauri	Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Braconidae	Ranidae
Genus	Agathis	Lithobates
Species	Agathis atropurpurea	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Kauri and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Kauri

NT — Near Threatened

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Kauri	Smooth-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Black Kauri

The Black Kauri (Agathis atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.