Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Marsh frog

Uropsilus investigator compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Marsh frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	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	Talpidae	Ranidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Pelophylax
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marsh frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (12 countries).

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.