Mute Treefrog vs Paradox Vole

Sarcohyla siopela compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Mute Treefrog is Critically Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mute Treefrog	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	Hylidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Sarcohyla	Microtus
Species	Sarcohyla siopela	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mute Treefrog

CR — Critically Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mute Treefrog	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mute Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically 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.