Clarke s Vole vs Ixil Spikethumb Frog

Microtus clarkei compared with Plectrohyla ixil

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Ixil Spikethumb Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Ixil Spikethumb 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	Hylidae
Genus	Microtus	Plectrohyla
Species	Microtus clarkei	Plectrohyla ixil

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ixil Spikethumb Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ixil Spikethumb Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. 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.