American Water Plantain vs Variable-backed Frog
Alisma subcordatum compared with Pulchrana signata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Water Plantain | Variable-backed Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibien) |
| Order | Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige) | Anura (Froschlurche) |
| Family | Alismataceae | Ranidae |
| Genus | Alisma | Pulchrana |
| Species | Alisma subcordatum | Pulchrana signata |
Conservation Status
American Water Plantain
LC — Least ConcernVariable-backed Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Water Plantain | Variable-backed Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Water Plantain
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Variable-backed Frog
Habitat
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
American Water Plantain
The American Water Plantain (Alisma subcordatum) is a species in the genus Alisma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Variable-backed Frog
No description available.
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