Cascade Frog vs Papyrus
Amolops monticola compared with Cyperus papyrus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cascade Frog | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Ranidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Amolops | Cyperus |
| Species | Amolops monticola | Cyperus papyrus |
Conservation Status
Cascade Frog
LC — Least ConcernPapyrus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cascade Frog | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cascade Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Papyrus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), Europe (Italy, Portugal), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Papyrus
No description available.
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