Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse vs Marsh frog

Archboldomys maximus compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Key Differences

• Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse is Data Deficient while Marsh frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Ranidae
Genus	Archboldomys	Pelophylax
Species	Archboldomys maximus	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse and Marsh frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse

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.