Alpine Pine Vole vs Big-footed Leopard Frog

Microtus multiplex compared with Lithobates megapoda

Key Differences

• Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Big-footed Leopard Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Big-footed Leopard 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	Cricetidae	Ranidae
Genus	Microtus	Lithobates
Species	Microtus multiplex	Lithobates megapoda

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Big-footed Leopard Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Big-footed Leopard Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Big-footed Leopard Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Big-footed Leopard Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Alpine Pine Vole

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Big-footed Leopard Frog

The Big-footed Leopard Frog (Lithobates megapoda) is a species in the genus Lithobates. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.