Kashmir Mountain Vole vs Marsh frog

Alticola montosa compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Key Differences

• Kashmir Mountain Vole is Vulnerable while Marsh frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kashmir Mountain 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	Alticola	Pelophylax
Species	Alticola montosa	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Kashmir Mountain Vole

VU — Vulnerable

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kashmir Mountain Vole	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kashmir Mountain 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.