Aniqiao Torrent Frog vs Black-Staining Polypore

Amolops aniqiaoensis compared with Meripilus sumstinei

Key Differences

• Aniqiao Torrent Frog is Vulnerable while Black-Staining Polypore is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aniqiao Torrent Frog	Black-Staining Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Ranidae	Meripilaceae
Genus	Amolops	Meripilus
Species	Amolops aniqiaoensis	Meripilus sumstinei

Conservation Status

Aniqiao Torrent Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-Staining Polypore

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aniqiao Torrent Frog	Black-Staining Polypore
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aniqiao Torrent Frog

Habitat

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

Black-Staining Polypore

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

Aniqiao Torrent Frog

The Aniqiao Torrent Frog (Amolops aniqiaoensis) is a species in the genus Amolops. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Black-Staining Polypore

The Black-Staining Polypore (Meripilus sumstinei) is a species in the genus Meripilus. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.