Cascade Frog vs Sierra Juarez Robber Frog

Amolops monticola compared with Craugastor polymniae

Key Differences

• Cascade Frog is Least Concern while Sierra Juarez Robber Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cascade Frog	Sierra Juarez 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	Craugastor
Species	Amolops monticola	Craugastor polymniae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Sierra Juarez Robber Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cascade Frog	Sierra Juarez Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Sierra Juarez Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.