Mexican vole vs Salta Toad

Microtus mexicanus compared with Rhinella rumbolli

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Salta Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Salta 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	Rhinella
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Rhinella rumbolli

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Salta Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Salta Toad

Habitat

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