Black Iris vs Cascade Frog

Iris nigricans compared with Amolops monticola

Key Differences

• Black Iris is Vulnerable while Cascade Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Iris	Cascade Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Ranidae
Genus	Iris	Amolops
Species	Iris nigricans	Amolops monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Iris	Cascade Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Black Iris

The Black Iris (Iris nigricans) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Detailed ecological data for this species continues to be documented through ongoing taxonomic and conservation research.

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.