Lago de las Minas Frog vs Mink Frog

Lithobates chichicuahutla compared with Lithobates septentrionalis

Key Differences

• Lago de las Minas Frog is Critically Endangered while Mink Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lago de las Minas Frog	Mink 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	Ranidae	Ranidae
Genus same	Lithobates	Lithobates
Species	Lithobates chichicuahutla	Lithobates septentrionalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lago de las Minas Frog and Mink Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lithobates.

Conservation Status

Lago de las Minas Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Mink Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lago de las Minas Frog	Mink Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lago de las Minas Frog

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Mink Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.