Mexican vole vs Rivero's Cochran Frog

Microtus mexicanus compared with Cochranella riveroi

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Rivero's Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Rivero's Cochran 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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Microtus	Cochranella
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Cochranella riveroi

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Rivero's Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Rivero's Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Rivero's Cochran Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rivero's Cochran Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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