Mediterranean Pine Vole vs Spiculate Toad

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Incilius spiculatus

Key Differences

• Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern while Spiculate Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Spiculate 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	Incilius
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Incilius spiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mediterranean Pine Vole and Spiculate Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spiculate Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Spiculate Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spiculate Toad

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.