Gambian Mongoose vs River Frog

Mungos gambianus compared with Lithobates heckscheri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Mongoose	River 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	Mungos	Lithobates
Species	Mungos gambianus	Lithobates heckscheri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Gambian Mongoose

LC — Least Concern

River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambian Mongoose	River Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

River Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in China.