Cascade Frog vs White-Tailed Kite

Amolops monticola compared with Elanus leucurus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cascade Frog White-Tailed Kite
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Ranidae Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus Amolops Elanus
Species Amolops monticola Elanus leucurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cascade Frog and White-Tailed Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

White-Tailed Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cascade Frog White-Tailed Kite
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

White-Tailed Kite

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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.

White-Tailed Kite

White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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