Merida’s Collared Frog vs Mexican vole

Mannophryne collaris compared with Microtus mexicanus

Key Differences

• Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered while Mexican vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida’s Collared Frog	Mexican 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	Aromobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mannophryne	Microtus
Species	Mannophryne collaris	Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Merida’s Collared Frog and Mexican vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida’s Collared Frog	Mexican vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merida’s Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.