Mountain Toad vs Paradox Vole

Incilius cavifrons compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Mountain Toad is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mountain 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	Incilius	Microtus
Species	Incilius cavifrons	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mountain Toad	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mountain Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.