California vole vs Eastern Squeaker

Microtus californicus compared with Arthroleptis xenodactylus

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Eastern Squeaker is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Eastern Squeaker
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	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Microtus	Arthroleptis
Species	Microtus californicus	Arthroleptis xenodactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Eastern Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Eastern Squeaker

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Eastern Squeaker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eastern Squeaker

Habitat

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.