Brown Teal vs Smooth-backed Frog

Anas chlorotis compared with Lithobates psilonota

Key Differences

• Brown Teal is Near Threatened while Smooth-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brown Teal	Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Anatidae	Ranidae
Genus	Anas	Lithobates
Species	Anas chlorotis	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Brown Teal and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Brown Teal

NT — Near Threatened

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brown Teal	Smooth-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Teal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Brown Teal

The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.