Maximowicz s Vole vs Thorny Spikethumb Frog

Microtus maximowiczii compared with Plectrohyla acanthodes

Key Differences

• Maximowicz s Vole is Least Concern while Thorny Spikethumb Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maximowicz s Vole	Thorny Spikethumb 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	Hylidae
Genus	Microtus	Plectrohyla
Species	Microtus maximowiczii	Plectrohyla acanthodes

Evolutionary Relationship

Maximowicz s Vole and Thorny Spikethumb Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Maximowicz s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Thorny Spikethumb Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maximowicz s Vole	Thorny Spikethumb Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maximowicz s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Thorny Spikethumb Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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