Calamus vs Urrao rocket frog
Acorus calamus compared with Hyloxalus breviquartus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Urrao rocket frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (พืช) | Animalia (สัตว์) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Anura (อันดับกบ) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) |
| Genus | Acorus | Hyloxalus |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Hyloxalus breviquartus |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernUrrao rocket frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Urrao rocket frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Calamus
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).
Urrao rocket frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Calamus
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.
Urrao rocket frog
No description available.
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