Giant Philippine Frog vs Rough-backed Frog

Limnonectes macrocephalus compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Key Differences

• Giant Philippine Frog is Near Threatened while Rough-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Philippine Frog	Rough-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Dicroglossidae	Dicroglossidae
Genus same	Limnonectes	Limnonectes
Species	Limnonectes macrocephalus	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Giant Philippine Frog and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Limnonectes.

Conservation Status

Giant Philippine Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Philippine Frog	Rough-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Philippine Frog

Habitat

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

Rough-backed Frog

Habitat

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