Calamus vs Red Bellied Toad
Acorus calamus compared with Melanophryniscus rubriventris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Red Bellied Toad |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Melanophryniscus |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Melanophryniscus rubriventris |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernRed Bellied Toad
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Red Bellied Toad |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Red Bellied Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
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.
Red Bellied Toad
No description available.
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