Boreal Digging Frog vs California vole

Kaloula borealis compared with Microtus californicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boreal Digging Frog California 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 Microhylidae Cricetidae
Genus Kaloula Microtus
Species Kaloula borealis Microtus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Digging Frog and California vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Boreal Digging Frog

LC — Least Concern

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boreal Digging Frog California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Digging Frog

Habitat

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

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Boreal Digging Frog

The Boreal Digging Frog (Kaloula borealis) is a species in the genus Kaloula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) 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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