Amazon river frog vs Smooth-backed Frog

Lithobates palmipes compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazon river 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 palmipes Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Amazon river frog

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazon river frog Smooth-backed Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazon river frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Amazon river frog

The Amazon river frog (Lithobates palmipes) is a species in the genus Lithobates. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Smooth-backed Frog

No description available.

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