Cascade Frog vs Moss Robber Frog

Amolops monticola compared with Pristimantis eriphus

Key Differences

• Cascade Frog is Least Concern while Moss Robber Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cascade Frog	Moss Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Ranidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Amolops	Pristimantis
Species	Amolops monticola	Pristimantis eriphus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cascade Frog and Moss Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Moss Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cascade Frog	Moss Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Moss Robber Frog

Habitat

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.