Eastern Squeaker vs Mexican vole

Arthroleptis xenodactylus compared with Microtus mexicanus

Key Differences

• Eastern Squeaker is Endangered while Mexican vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Squeaker	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	Arthroleptidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Arthroleptis	Microtus
Species	Arthroleptis xenodactylus	Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eastern Squeaker

EN — Endangered

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Squeaker	Mexican vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Squeaker

Habitat

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

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.