European water vole vs Variable-backed Frog

Arvicola amphibius compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• European water vole is Near Threatened while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European water vole	Variable-backed 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	Arvicola	Pulchrana
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

European water vole and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European water vole	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European water vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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