Balkan Pine Vole vs Blomberg's Toad

Microtus felteni compared with Rhaebo blombergi

Key Differences

  • Balkan Pine Vole is Least Concern while Blomberg's Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Balkan Pine Vole Blomberg's Toad
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Bufonidae
Genus Microtus Rhaebo
Species Microtus felteni Rhaebo blombergi

Evolutionary Relationship

Balkan Pine Vole and Blomberg's Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Balkan Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Blomberg's Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Balkan Pine Vole Blomberg's Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Balkan Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blomberg's Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Balkan Pine Vole

The Balkan Pine Vole (Microtus felteni) 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.

Blomberg's Toad

The Blomberg's Toad (Rhaebo blombergi) is a species in the genus Rhaebo. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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