Lesser Swamp Frog vs Rough-backed Frog

Limnonectes paramacrodon compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Key Differences

• Lesser Swamp Frog is Near Threatened while Rough-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Swamp Frog	Rough-backed 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 paramacrodon	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Swamp Frog and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Limnonectes.

Conservation Status

Lesser Swamp Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Swamp Frog	Rough-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Swamp Frog

Habitat

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

Rough-backed Frog

Habitat

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