Limestone Rainfrog vs Paradox Vole

Craugastor psephosypharus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Limestone Rainfrog is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Limestone Rainfrog	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	Craugastoridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Craugastor	Microtus
Species	Craugastor psephosypharus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Limestone Rainfrog and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Limestone Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Limestone Rainfrog	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Limestone Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.