Gambian Mongoose vs Painted frog

Mungos gambianus compared with Discoglossus pictus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Mongoose	Painted 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	Alytidae
Genus	Mungos	Discoglossus
Species	Mungos gambianus	Discoglossus pictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambian Mongoose and Painted frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gambian Mongoose

LC — Least Concern

Painted frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambian Mongoose	Painted frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Painted frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).