Calamus vs Greater Swamp Frog
Acorus calamus compared with Limnonectes ingeri
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Greater Swamp Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Limnonectes |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Limnonectes ingeri |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernGreater Swamp Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Greater Swamp Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Greater Swamp Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Brunei.
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Greater Swamp Frog
No description available.
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