Margay vs Smooth-backed Frog

Leopardus wiedii compared with Lithobates psilonota

Key Differences

• Margay is Near Threatened while Smooth-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Margay	Smooth-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	Felidae (Cats)	Ranidae
Genus	Leopardus	Lithobates
Species	Leopardus wiedii	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Margay and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Margay	Smooth-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.