Cascade Frog vs Knollen-Zypergras
Amolops monticola compared with Cyperus rotundus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cascade Frog | Knollen-Zypergras |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibien) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Anura (Froschlurche) | Poales (Süßgrasartige) |
| Family | Ranidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Amolops | Cyperus |
| Species | Amolops monticola | Cyperus rotundus |
Conservation Status
Cascade Frog
LC — Least ConcernKnollen-Zypergras
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cascade Frog | Knollen-Zypergras |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cascade Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Knollen-Zypergras
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (20 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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.
Knollen-Zypergras
No description available.
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