Falcon Crested Toad vs Paradox Vole

Rhinella sclerocephala compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Falcon Crested Toad is Vulnerable while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Falcon Crested 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	Rhinella	Microtus
Species	Rhinella sclerocephala	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Falcon Crested Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Falcon Crested Toad	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Falcon Crested Toad

Habitat

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

Range

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

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.