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Smooth-backed Frog

Lithobates psilonota

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Ranidae
Genus
Lithobates
Species
Lithobates psilonota (Smooth-backed Frog)

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Big-footed Leopard Frog
Lithobates megapoda
Near Threatened
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Lemos-Espinal's Leopard Frog
Lithobates lemosespinali
Data Deficient
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Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
Least Concern
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Showy Leopard Frog
Lithobates spectabilis
Least Concern
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Lago de las Minas Frog
Lithobates chichicuahutla
Critically Endangered
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Lowland Leopard Frog
Lithobates yavapaiensis
Least Concern
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Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
Least Concern
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Cascade Frog
Lithobates pustulosus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth-backed Frog?
The scientific name of Smooth-backed Frog is Lithobates psilonota. It belongs to the genus Lithobates.
What is the conservation status of Smooth-backed Frog?
Smooth-backed Frog (Lithobates psilonota) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Smooth-backed Frog live?
Smooth-backed Frog is found in Found in Mexico.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Smooth-backed Frog belong to?
Smooth-backed Frog (Lithobates psilonota) belongs to the genus Lithobates, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranidae.
Is Smooth-backed Frog endangered?
No, Smooth-backed Frog (Lithobates psilonota) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Smooth-backed Frog belong to?
Smooth-backed Frog (Lithobates psilonota) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Smooth-backed Frog?
The closest relatives of Smooth-backed Frog in the genus Lithobates include Cascade Frog, Big-footed Leopard Frog, Lemos-Espinal's Leopard Frog, Mink Frog, Showy Leopard Frog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Lithobates — 20 Species

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Cascade Frog
Lithobates pustulosus
LC 🐾
Big-footed Leopard Frog
Lithobates megapoda
NT 🐾
Lemos-Espinal's Leopard Frog
Lithobates lemosespinali
DD 🐾
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
LC 🐾
Showy Leopard Frog
Lithobates spectabilis
LC
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Smooth-backed Frog
Lithobates psilonota
LC
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Lago de las Minas Frog
Lithobates chichicuahutla
CR 🐾
Lowland Leopard Frog
Lithobates yavapaiensis
LC 🐾
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
LC 🐾
Highland Frog
Lithobates maculatus
LC 🐾
Montezuma Leopard Frog
Lithobates montezumae
LC 🐾
Pig Frog
Lithobates grylio
LC 🐾
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
LC 🐾
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
LC 🐾
Forrer's Grass Frog
Lithobates forreri
LC 🐾
Moore's Frog
Lithobates johni
VU 🐾
Guerreran Leopard Frog
Lithobates omiltemanus
EN 🐾
American Bull Frog
Lithobates catesbeianus
NE 🐾
Northwest Mexico Leopard Frog
Lithobates magnaocularis
LC 🐾
Patzcuaro Frog
Lithobates dunni
EN
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