Ahl's Squeaker vs Clarke s Vole

Arthroleptis affinis compared with Microtus clarkei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ahl's Squeaker Clarke s Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Arthroleptidae Cricetidae
Genus Arthroleptis Microtus
Species Arthroleptis affinis Microtus clarkei

Evolutionary Relationship

Ahl's Squeaker and Clarke s Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ahl's Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ahl's Squeaker Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ahl's Squeaker

Habitat

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

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ahl's Squeaker

The Ahl's Squeaker (Arthroleptis affinis) is a species in the genus Arthroleptis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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