Apennine Shrew vs Cascade Frog

Sorex samniticus compared with Lithobates pustulosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Apennine Shrew Cascade Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Soricidae Ranidae
Genus Sorex Lithobates
Species Sorex samniticus Lithobates pustulosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Apennine Shrew and Cascade Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Apennine Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Apennine Shrew Cascade Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Apennine Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Apennine Shrew

The Apennine Shrew (Sorex samniticus) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cascade Frog

The Cascade Frog (Lithobates pustulosus) is a species in the genus Lithobates. 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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