Mexican vole vs Surinam toad

Microtus mexicanus compared with Pipa pipa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Mexican vole Surinam 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 Pipidae
Genus Microtus Pipa
Species Microtus mexicanus Pipa pipa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Surinam toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Mexican vole Surinam toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surinam toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Mexican vole

No description available.

Surinam toad

No description available.

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