Amami Oshima Frog vs Cape golden mole

Odorrana splendida compared with Chrysochloris asiatica

Key Differences

  • Amami Oshima Frog is Endangered while Cape golden mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amami Oshima Frog Cape golden mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family Ranidae Chrysochloridae
Genus Odorrana Chrysochloris
Species Odorrana splendida Chrysochloris asiatica

Evolutionary Relationship

Amami Oshima Frog and Cape golden mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amami Oshima Frog

EN — Endangered

Cape golden mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amami Oshima Frog Cape golden mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Oshima Frog

Habitat

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

Cape golden mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amami Oshima Frog

The Amami Oshima Frog (Odorrana splendida) is a species in the genus Odorrana. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Cape golden mole

The Cape golden mole (Chrysochloris asiatica) is a species in the genus Chrysochloris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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