Calamus vs Smooth-backed Frog
Acorus calamus compared with Lithobates psilonota
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Smooth-backed 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 | Ranidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Lithobates |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Lithobates psilonota |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernSmooth-backed Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Smooth-backed 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).
Smooth-backed Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
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.
Smooth-backed Frog
No description available.
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