Mink Frog vs Smooth-backed Frog

Lithobates septentrionalis compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mink Frog	Smooth-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	Ranidae	Ranidae
Genus same	Lithobates	Lithobates
Species	Lithobates septentrionalis	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

Mink Frog and Smooth-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lithobates.

Conservation Status

Mink Frog

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mink Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.