Meller’s Mongoose vs Variable-backed Frog

Rhynchogale melleri compared with Pulchrana signata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Meller’s 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	Rhynchogale	Pulchrana
Species	Rhynchogale melleri	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Meller’s Mongoose

LC — Least Concern

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Meller’s Mongoose	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Meller’s Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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