Mink Frog vs Smooth-backed Frog

Lithobates septentrionalis compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mink Frog	Smooth-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Anura (Froschlurche)	Anura (Froschlurche)
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.