California vole vs Mitred Toad

Microtus californicus compared with Rhinella margaritifera

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Mitred 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 Rhinella
Species Microtus californicus Rhinella margaritifera

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Mitred Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Mitred Toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mitred Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

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.

Mitred Toad

No description available.

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