Bavarian Pine Vole vs Broad-headed Cave Frog

Microtus bavaricus compared with Craugastor laticeps

Key Differences

• Bavarian Pine Vole is Critically Endangered while Broad-headed Cave Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bavarian Pine Vole	Broad-headed Cave Frog
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Microtus	Craugastor
Species	Microtus bavaricus	Craugastor laticeps

Evolutionary Relationship

Bavarian Pine Vole and Broad-headed Cave Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bavarian Pine Vole

CR — Critically Endangered

Broad-headed Cave Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bavarian Pine Vole	Broad-headed Cave Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bavarian Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-headed Cave Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Bavarian Pine Vole

The Bavarian Pine Vole (Microtus bavaricus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-headed Cave Frog

The Broad-headed Cave Frog (Craugastor laticeps) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.