Amami Oshima Frog vs Chinese Shrew Mole

Odorrana splendida compared with Uropsilus soricipes

Key Differences

  • Amami Oshima Frog is Endangered while Chinese Shrew Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amami Oshima Frog Chinese Shrew Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Ranidae Talpidae
Genus Odorrana Uropsilus
Species Odorrana splendida Uropsilus soricipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Amami Oshima Frog and Chinese Shrew Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amami Oshima Frog

EN — Endangered

Chinese Shrew Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amami Oshima Frog Chinese Shrew Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Oshima Frog

Habitat

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

Chinese Shrew 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.

Chinese Shrew Mole

The Chinese Shrew Mole (Uropsilus soricipes) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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