Calamus vs Ruby poison-arrow frog
Acorus calamus compared with Ameerega parvula
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Ruby poison-arrow 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 | Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) |
| Genus | Acorus | Ameerega |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Ameerega parvula |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernRuby poison-arrow frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Ruby poison-arrow 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).
Ruby poison-arrow frog
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.
Ruby poison-arrow frog
No description available.
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