Alder Milkcap vs Cascade Frog

Lactarius obscuratus compared with Amolops monticola

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Milkcap Cascade Frog
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Russulales (Russulales) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Russulaceae Ranidae
Genus Lactarius Amolops
Species Lactarius obscuratus Amolops monticola

Conservation Status

Alder Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Milkcap Cascade Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alder Milkcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Alder Milkcap

The Alder Milkcap (Lactarius obscuratus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Cascade Frog

The Cascade Frog (Amolops monticola) is a species in the genus Amolops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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