Cascade Frog vs Aka-ginzame

Amolops monticola compared with Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Key Differences

• Cascade Frog is Least Concern while Aka-ginzame is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cascade Frog	Aka-ginzame
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Amphibia (両生類)	Holocephali (全頭亜綱)
Order	Anura (カエル)	Chimaeriformes (ギンザメ目)
Family	Ranidae	Chimaeridae
Genus	Amolops	Hydrolagus
Species	Amolops monticola	Hydrolagus mitsukurii

Evolutionary Relationship

Cascade Frog and Aka-ginzame share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Aka-ginzame

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cascade Frog	Aka-ginzame
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Frog

Habitat

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

Aka-ginzame

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.