Broad-headed Cave Frog vs Brook-Side Alder
Craugastor laticeps compared with Alnus serrulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-headed Cave Frog | Brook-Side Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Craugastoridae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Craugastor | Alnus |
| Species | Craugastor laticeps | Alnus serrulata |
Conservation Status
Broad-headed Cave Frog
LC — Least ConcernBrook-Side Alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-headed Cave Frog | Brook-Side Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-headed Cave Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
Brook-Side Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Broad-headed Cave Frog
The Broad-headed Cave Frog (Craugastor laticeps) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Brook-Side Alder
The Brook-Side Alder (Alnus serrulata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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