Montane Water Vole vs Zhang's Horned Toad

Arvicola scherman compared with Megophrys zhangi

Key Differences

• Montane Water Vole is Least Concern while Zhang's Horned Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Water Vole	Zhang's Horned 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	Arvicola	Megophrys
Species	Arvicola scherman	Megophrys zhangi

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Water Vole and Zhang's Horned Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Montane Water Vole

LC — Least Concern

Zhang's Horned Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Water Vole	Zhang's Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Water Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Zhang's Horned Toad

Habitat

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