Alpine Pine Vole vs Red-legged frog

Microtus multiplex compared with Rana aurora

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Red-legged 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 Rana
Species Microtus multiplex Rana aurora

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Red-legged frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red-legged frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Red-legged frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red-legged frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Red-legged frog

No description available.

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