Brook Floater vs Hermina's Collared Frog

Alasmidonta varicosa compared with Mannophryne herminae

Key Differences

• Brook Floater is Vulnerable while Hermina's Collared Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brook Floater	Hermina's Collared Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Unionida (Unionida)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Unionidae	Aromobatidae
Genus	Alasmidonta	Mannophryne
Species	Alasmidonta varicosa	Mannophryne herminae

Evolutionary Relationship

Brook Floater and Hermina's Collared Frog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Brook Floater

VU — Vulnerable

Hermina's Collared Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brook Floater	Hermina's Collared Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brook Floater

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Hermina's Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Brook Floater

The Brook Floater (Alasmidonta varicosa) is a species in the genus Alasmidonta. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.