Mexican vole vs White-spined Cascade Frog

Microtus mexicanus compared with Amolops albispinus

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while White-spined Cascade Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	White-spined Cascade 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	Amolops
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Amolops albispinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and White-spined Cascade Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

White-spined Cascade Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	White-spined Cascade Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White-spined Cascade Frog

Habitat

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