Lacustrine Vole vs Tarahumara Frog

Microtus limnophilus compared with Lithobates tarahumarae

Key Differences

• Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern while Tarahumara Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Tarahumara Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Microtus	Lithobates
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Lithobates tarahumarae

Evolutionary Relationship

Lacustrine Vole and Tarahumara Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Tarahumara Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Tarahumara Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tarahumara Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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