Bosnian Blue vs Variable-backed Frog

Agriades dardanus compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bosnian Blue	Variable-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Lycaenidae	Ranidae
Genus	Agriades	Pulchrana
Species	Agriades dardanus	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bosnian Blue and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bosnian Blue	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.