Alpine Shrew vs Marsh frog

Sorex alpinus compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Key Differences

• Alpine Shrew is Near Threatened while Marsh frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Shrew	Marsh frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Ranidae
Genus	Sorex	Pelophylax
Species	Sorex alpinus	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Shrew and Marsh frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Shrew	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Marsh frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (12 countries).

Alpine Shrew

The Alpine Shrew (Sorex alpinus) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Marsh frog

Marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.