Cascade Frog vs Fire salamander

Amolops monticola compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Cascade Frog is Least Concern while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cascade Frog	Fire salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Ranidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Amolops	Salamandra
Species	Amolops monticola	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cascade Frog	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Fire salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Fire salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.