Aniqiao Torrent Frog vs Dwarf Shield

Amolops aniqiaoensis compared with Pluteus nanus

Key Differences

• Aniqiao Torrent Frog is Vulnerable while Dwarf Shield is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aniqiao Torrent Frog	Dwarf Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Ranidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Amolops	Pluteus
Species	Amolops aniqiaoensis	Pluteus nanus

Conservation Status

Aniqiao Torrent Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dwarf Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aniqiao Torrent Frog	Dwarf Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aniqiao Torrent Frog

Habitat

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

Dwarf Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.