Calamus vs Smooth-skinned ditch frog
Acorus calamus compared with Leptodactylus validus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Smooth-skinned ditch 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 | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Leptodactylus |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Leptodactylus validus |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernSmooth-skinned ditch frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Smooth-skinned ditch 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-skinned ditch frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Distributed across Grenada and Venezuela.
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-skinned ditch frog
No description available.
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