Giant Philippine Frog vs Giant River Frog

Limnonectes macrocephalus compared with Limnonectes leporinus

Key Differences

• Giant Philippine Frog is Near Threatened while Giant River Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Philippine Frog	Giant River Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Dicroglossidae	Dicroglossidae
Genus same	Limnonectes	Limnonectes
Species	Limnonectes macrocephalus	Limnonectes leporinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Giant Philippine Frog and Giant River Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Limnonectes.

Conservation Status

Giant Philippine Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Giant River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Philippine Frog	Giant River Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Philippine Frog

Habitat

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

Giant River Frog

Habitat

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