Flat-headed Kusimanse vs Smooth-backed Frog

Crossarchus platycephalus compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Flat-headed Kusimanse Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Herpestidae Ranidae
Genus Crossarchus Lithobates
Species Crossarchus platycephalus Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed Kusimanse and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed Kusimanse

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Flat-headed Kusimanse Smooth-backed Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed Kusimanse

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.

Flat-headed Kusimanse

No description available.

Smooth-backed Frog

No description available.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia