Alpine Field Mouse vs Stejneger's Paddy Frog

Apodemus alpicola compared with Micryletta steinegeri

Key Differences

• Alpine Field Mouse is Least Concern while Stejneger's Paddy Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Field Mouse	Stejneger's Paddy Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Microhylidae
Genus	Apodemus	Micryletta
Species	Apodemus alpicola	Micryletta steinegeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Field Mouse and Stejneger's Paddy Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Stejneger's Paddy Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Field Mouse	Stejneger's Paddy Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Stejneger's Paddy Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Alpine Field Mouse

The Alpine Field Mouse (Apodemus alpicola) is a species in the genus Apodemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.