Mexican vole vs Tavas Frog

Microtus mexicanus compared with Rana tavasensis

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Tavas Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Tavas 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	Ranidae
Genus	Microtus	Rana
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Rana tavasensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Tavas Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Tavas Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tavas Frog

Habitat

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