Mexican vole vs Montezuma Leopard Frog

Microtus mexicanus compared with Lithobates montezumae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Montezuma Leopard 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	Ranidae
Genus	Microtus	Lithobates
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Lithobates montezumae

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Montezuma Leopard Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Montezuma Leopard Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Montezuma Leopard Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.