Mexican vole vs Yellowbelly toad

Microtus mexicanus compared with Bombina variegata

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Yellowbelly toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Yellowbelly 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	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Microtus	Bombina
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Bombina variegata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Yellowbelly toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Yellowbelly toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellowbelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).