Clarke s Vole vs Michoacan Toad

Microtus clarkei compared with Incilius pisinnus

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Michoacan Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Michoacan 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	Incilius
Species	Microtus clarkei	Incilius pisinnus

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Michoacan Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Michoacan Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Michoacan Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Michoacan Toad

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.

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.