Amami Oshima Frog vs Lowland Tapir

Odorrana splendida compared with Tapirus terrestris

Key Differences

• Amami Oshima Frog is Endangered while Lowland Tapir is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amami Oshima Frog	Lowland Tapir
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)
Family	Ranidae	Tapiridae
Genus	Odorrana	Tapirus
Species	Odorrana splendida	Tapirus terrestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Amami Oshima Frog and Lowland Tapir share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amami Oshima Frog

EN — Endangered

Lowland Tapir

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amami Oshima Frog	Lowland Tapir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Oshima Frog

Habitat

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

Lowland Tapir

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.