Northern Mole Vole vs Spineless Stream Toad

Ellobius talpinus compared with Bufo aspinius

Key Differences

• Northern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Spineless Stream Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole Vole	Spineless Stream 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	Bufonidae
Genus	Ellobius	Bufo
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Bufo aspinius

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Mole Vole and Spineless Stream Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spineless Stream Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	Spineless Stream Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Spineless Stream Toad

Habitat

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