Lesser Swamp Frog vs Smooth Guardian Frog

Limnonectes paramacrodon compared with Limnonectes palavanensis

Key Differences

• Lesser Swamp Frog is Near Threatened while Smooth Guardian Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Swamp Frog	Smooth Guardian 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 palavanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Swamp Frog and Smooth Guardian Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Limnonectes.

Conservation Status

Lesser Swamp Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Smooth Guardian Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Swamp Frog	Smooth Guardian Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Swamp Frog

Habitat

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

Smooth Guardian Frog

Habitat

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