Boreal Thorius vs Cascade Frog

Thorius boreas compared with Amolops monticola

Key Differences

• Boreal Thorius is Endangered while Cascade Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Boreal Thorius	Cascade Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Plethodontidae	Ranidae
Genus	Thorius	Amolops
Species	Thorius boreas	Amolops monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Thorius and Cascade Frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Boreal Thorius

EN — Endangered

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Boreal Thorius	Cascade Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

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

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Boreal Thorius

The Boreal Thorius (Thorius boreas) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.