Nestfern Cross Frog vs Zimmer's Cross Frog

Oreophryne asplenicola compared with Oreophryne zimmeri

Key Differences

• Nestfern Cross Frog is Data Deficient while Zimmer's Cross Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nestfern Cross Frog	Zimmer's Cross 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 same	Microhylidae	Microhylidae
Genus same	Oreophryne	Oreophryne
Species	Oreophryne asplenicola	Oreophryne zimmeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Nestfern Cross Frog and Zimmer's Cross Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Oreophryne.

Conservation Status

Nestfern Cross Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Zimmer's Cross Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nestfern Cross Frog	Zimmer's Cross Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nestfern Cross Frog

Habitat

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

Zimmer's Cross Frog

Habitat

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