Mexican vole vs Wanglang Alpine Toad

Microtus mexicanus compared with Scutiger wanglangensis

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Wanglang Alpine Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Wanglang Alpine 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	Megophryidae
Genus	Microtus	Scutiger
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Scutiger wanglangensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Wanglang Alpine Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Wanglang Alpine Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Wanglang Alpine Toad

Habitat

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