Paradox Vole vs Perijá’s Stream Frog

Microtus paradoxus compared with Hyloscirtus japreria

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Perijá’s Stream Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Perijá’s Stream Frog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Microtus	Hyloscirtus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Hyloscirtus japreria

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Perijá’s Stream Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Perijá’s Stream Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Perijá’s Stream Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perijá’s Stream Frog

Habitat

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