Javan Mongoose vs Variable-backed Frog

Herpestes javanicus compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Javan Mongoose is Not Evaluated while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Javan Mongoose	Variable-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	Herpestes	Pulchrana
Species	Herpestes javanicus	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Javan Mongoose and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Javan Mongoose

NE — Not Evaluated

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Javan Mongoose	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Javan Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Mauritius), Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Colombia, Guyana).

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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