Andean Collared Frog vs Caucasian Mole

Mannophryne cordilleriana compared with Talpa caucasica

Key Differences

• Andean Collared Frog is Vulnerable while Caucasian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Collared Frog	Caucasian 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	Aromobatidae	Talpidae
Genus	Mannophryne	Talpa
Species	Mannophryne cordilleriana	Talpa caucasica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Collared Frog and Caucasian Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Collared Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Collared Frog	Caucasian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Caucasian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Collared Frog

The Andean Collared Frog (Mannophryne cordilleriana) is a species in the genus Mannophryne. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.