Lacustrine Vole vs Puerto Rican crested toad

Microtus limnophilus compared with Peltophryne lemur

Key Differences

• Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern while Puerto Rican crested toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Puerto Rican crested 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	Peltophryne
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Peltophryne lemur

Evolutionary Relationship

Lacustrine Vole and Puerto Rican crested toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Puerto Rican crested toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Puerto Rican crested toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Puerto Rican crested toad

Habitat

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