Japanese Brown Frog vs Ryukyu Brown Frog

Rana japonica compared with Rana ulma

Key Differences

• Japanese Brown Frog is Least Concern while Ryukyu Brown Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Brown Frog	Ryukyu Brown Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Anura (Froschlurche)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family same	Ranidae	Ranidae
Genus same	Rana	Rana
Species	Rana japonica	Rana ulma

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Brown Frog and Ryukyu Brown Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rana.

Conservation Status

Japanese Brown Frog

LC — Least Concern

Ryukyu Brown Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Brown Frog	Ryukyu Brown Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Brown Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Japan.

Ryukyu Brown Frog

Habitat

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