American Emerald vs Cascade Frog

Cordulia shurtleffii compared with Amolops monticola

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Emerald Cascade Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Corduliidae Ranidae
Genus Cordulia Amolops
Species Cordulia shurtleffii Amolops monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

American Emerald and Cascade Frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

American Emerald

LC — Least Concern

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Emerald Cascade Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Emerald

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

American Emerald

The American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii) is a species in the genus Cordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Cascade Frog

The Cascade Frog (Amolops monticola) is a species in the genus Amolops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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