calamís vs Pool Frog
Acorus calamus compared with Pelophylax lessonae
Key Differences
- calamís is Least Concern while Pool Frog is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | calamís | Pool Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (planta) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Ranidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Pelophylax |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Pelophylax lessonae |
Conservation Status
calamís
LC — Least ConcernPool Frog
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | calamís | Pool Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
calamís
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Pool Frog
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (8 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
calamís
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Pool Frog
La rana de estanque (Pelophylax lessonae) esta clasificada como En Peligro Critico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Se enfrenta a un riesgo extremadamente alto de extincion en estado silvestre debido al grave declive de sus poblaciones y a la perdida de habitat.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 8 countries:
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