Harmless Serotine vs Pickerel Frog

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Lithobates palustris

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Pickerel Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Pickerel Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Ranidae
Genus	Eptesicus	Lithobates
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Lithobates palustris

Evolutionary Relationship

Harmless Serotine and Pickerel Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Pickerel Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Pickerel Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Pickerel Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.