Boreal Floating Frog vs Clarke s Vole

Ingerana borealis compared with Microtus clarkei

Key Differences

  • Boreal Floating Frog is Vulnerable while Clarke s Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boreal Floating Frog 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 Dicroglossidae Cricetidae
Genus Ingerana Microtus
Species Ingerana borealis Microtus clarkei

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Floating Frog and Clarke s Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Boreal Floating Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boreal Floating Frog Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Floating Frog

Habitat

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

Clarke s 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.

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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