Showy Leopard Frog vs Smooth-backed Frog

Lithobates spectabilis compared with Lithobates psilonota

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Showy Leopard 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 spectabilis	Lithobates psilonota

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Showy Leopard Frog

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Showy Leopard Frog	Smooth-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Showy Leopard Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Smooth-backed Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico