Cascade Frog vs Variable flatsedge
Amolops monticola compared with Cyperus difformis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cascade Frog | Variable flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (สัตว์) | Plantae (พืช) |
| Phylum | Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Anura (อันดับกบ) | Poales (อันดับหญ้า) |
| Family | Ranidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Amolops | Cyperus |
| Species | Amolops monticola | Cyperus difformis |
Conservation Status
Cascade Frog
LC — Least ConcernVariable flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cascade Frog | Variable flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cascade Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Variable flatsedge
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 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.
Variable flatsedge
No description available.
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