Chinese Pangolin vs Smooth-backed Frog

Manis pentadactyla compared with Lithobates psilonota

Key Differences

• Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while Smooth-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Pangolin	Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Manidae	Ranidae
Genus	Manis	Lithobates
Species	Manis pentadactyla	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Pangolin and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chinese Pangolin

CR — Critically Endangered

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Pangolin	Smooth-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

Chinese Pangolin

The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.