California vole vs Mutable rainfrog

Microtus californicus compared with Pristimantis mutabilis

Key Differences

  • California vole is Least Concern while Mutable rainfrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Mutable 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 Pristimantis
Species Microtus californicus Pristimantis mutabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Mutable rainfrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Mutable rainfrog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mutable rainfrog

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.

Mutable rainfrog

No description available.

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