Confusing Toad vs Paradox Vole

Incilius perplexus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Confusing Toad	Paradox 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	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Incilius	Microtus
Species	Incilius perplexus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Confusing Toad and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Confusing Toad

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Confusing Toad	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Confusing Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.