Cabrera s Vole vs Sonoran Desert Toad

Microtus cabrerae compared with Incilius alvarius

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Sonoran Desert Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole Sonoran Desert 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 Incilius
Species Microtus cabrerae Incilius alvarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and Sonoran Desert Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Sonoran Desert Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole Sonoran Desert Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sonoran Desert Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Cabrera s Vole

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sonoran Desert Toad

No description available.

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