Mexican vole vs Spineless Stream Toad

Microtus mexicanus compared with Bufo aspinius

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Spineless Stream Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Spineless Stream 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	Bufo
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Bufo aspinius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Spineless Stream Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Spineless Stream Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spineless Stream Toad

Habitat

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