Chimalapa Treefrog vs Mexican vole

Exerodonta chimalapa compared with Microtus mexicanus

Key Differences

  • Chimalapa Treefrog is Endangered while Mexican vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chimalapa Treefrog Mexican vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hylidae Cricetidae
Genus Exerodonta Microtus
Species Exerodonta chimalapa Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chimalapa Treefrog and Mexican vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chimalapa Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chimalapa Treefrog Mexican vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chimalapa Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chimalapa Treefrog

The Chimalapa Treefrog (Exerodonta chimalapa) is a species in the genus Exerodonta. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Mexican vole

No description available.

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