Blindmaulwurf vs Laubfrosch

Talpa caeca compared with Hyla arborea

Key Differences

• Blindmaulwurf is Least Concern while Laubfrosch is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blindmaulwurf	Laubfrosch
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Talpidae	Hylidae
Genus	Talpa	Hyla
Species	Talpa caeca	Hyla arborea

Evolutionary Relationship

Blindmaulwurf and Laubfrosch share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Blindmaulwurf

LC — Least Concern

Laubfrosch

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blindmaulwurf	Laubfrosch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blindmaulwurf

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Laubfrosch

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Blindmaulwurf

The Blind Mole (Talpa caeca) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Laubfrosch

common tree frog (Hyla arborea) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.