Madeiran Pipistrelle vs Marsh frog

Pipistrellus maderensis compared with Pelophylax ridibundus

Key Differences

• Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable while Marsh frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeiran Pipistrelle	Marsh frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Ranidae
Genus	Pipistrellus	Pelophylax
Species	Pipistrellus maderensis	Pelophylax ridibundus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

Marsh frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeiran Pipistrelle	Marsh frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeiran Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

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.