California vole vs Limestone Rainfrog

Microtus californicus compared with Craugastor psephosypharus

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Limestone Rainfrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Limestone Rainfrog
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Microtus	Craugastor
Species	Microtus californicus	Craugastor psephosypharus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Limestone Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Limestone Rainfrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Limestone Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.