Boreal Floating Frog vs California vole

Ingerana borealis compared with Microtus californicus

Key Differences

  • Boreal Floating Frog is Vulnerable while California vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boreal Floating 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 Dicroglossidae Cricetidae
Genus Ingerana Microtus
Species Ingerana borealis Microtus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Boreal Floating Frog

VU — Vulnerable

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Floating Frog

Habitat

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

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Boreal Floating Frog

The Boreal Floating Frog (Ingerana borealis) is a species in the genus Ingerana. It is currently classified as Vulnerable 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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