Paradox Vole vs Red Bellied Toad

Microtus paradoxus compared with Melanophryniscus rubriventris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red Bellied 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	Microtus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Melanophryniscus rubriventris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red Bellied Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Red Bellied Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Bellied Toad

Habitat

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