Clarke s Vole vs Ecuador Cochran Frog

Microtus clarkei compared with Nymphargus griffithsi

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Ecuador Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Ecuador Cochran Frog
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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Microtus	Nymphargus
Species	Microtus clarkei	Nymphargus griffithsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Ecuador Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ecuador Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Ecuador Cochran Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ecuador Cochran Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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.