Arboreal salamander vs Marsh frog

Aneides lugubris compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	Marsh frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Plethodontidae	Ranidae
Genus	Aneides	Pelophylax
Species	Aneides lugubris	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Marsh frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Marsh frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (12 countries).

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.