Cascade Frog vs Snowy Waxcap

Amolops monticola compared with Cuphophyllus virgineus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cascade Frog Snowy Waxcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Ranidae Hygrophoraceae
Genus Amolops Cuphophyllus
Species Amolops monticola Cuphophyllus virgineus

Conservation Status

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Snowy Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cascade Frog Snowy Waxcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Snowy Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Snowy Waxcap

No description available.

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