Jalapan Vole vs Marsh frog

Microtus quasiater compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Key Differences

• Jalapan Vole is Near Threatened while Marsh frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Jalapan Vole	Marsh 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	Pelophylax
Species	Microtus quasiater	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Jalapan Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Jalapan Vole	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Jalapan Vole

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.