Mexican vole vs Redbelly Toad

Microtus mexicanus compared with Melanophryniscus langonei

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Redbelly Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Redbelly 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	Melanophryniscus
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Melanophryniscus langonei

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Redbelly Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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