Montevideo Redbelly Toad vs Paradox Vole

Melanophryniscus montevidensis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bufonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Melanophryniscus	Microtus
Species	Melanophryniscus montevidensis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Montevideo Redbelly Toad and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montevideo Redbelly Toad	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.