Amami Oshima Frog vs Malayan Water Shrew

Odorrana splendida compared with Chimarrogale hantu

Key Differences

  • Amami Oshima Frog is Endangered while Malayan Water Shrew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amami Oshima Frog Malayan Water 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 Chimarrogale
Species Odorrana splendida Chimarrogale hantu

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Amami Oshima Frog

EN — Endangered

Malayan Water Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amami Oshima Frog Malayan Water Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Oshima Frog

Habitat

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

Malayan Water Shrew

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.

Malayan Water Shrew

No description available.

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