Madeiran Pipistrelle vs Rough-backed Frog

Pipistrellus maderensis compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Key Differences

• Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable while Rough-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeiran Pipistrelle	Rough-backed 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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Pipistrellus	Limnonectes
Species	Pipistrellus maderensis	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeiran Pipistrelle and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeiran Pipistrelle	Rough-backed 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.

Rough-backed Frog

Habitat

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