Amami Oshima Frog vs Laxmann's Shrew

Odorrana splendida compared with Sorex caecutiens

Key Differences

• Amami Oshima Frog is Endangered while Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amami Oshima Frog	Laxmann's Shrew
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	Soricidae
Genus	Odorrana	Sorex
Species	Odorrana splendida	Sorex caecutiens

Evolutionary Relationship

Amami Oshima Frog and Laxmann's Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amami Oshima Frog

EN — Endangered

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amami Oshima Frog	Laxmann's Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Oshima Frog

Habitat

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

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

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.