Lacustrine Vole vs Yellowbelly toad

Microtus limnophilus compared with Bombina variegata

Key Differences

• Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern while Yellowbelly toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Yellowbelly 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	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Microtus	Bombina
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Bombina variegata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Yellowbelly toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Yellowbelly toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellowbelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).