Lacustrine Vole vs Stejneger's Paddy Frog

Microtus limnophilus compared with Micryletta steinegeri

Key Differences

• Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern while Stejneger's Paddy Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Stejneger's Paddy 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	Microhylidae
Genus	Microtus	Micryletta
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Micryletta steinegeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Lacustrine Vole and Stejneger's Paddy Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Stejneger's Paddy Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Stejneger's Paddy Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Stejneger's Paddy Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.