California vole vs Ixil Spikethumb Frog

Microtus californicus compared with Plectrohyla ixil

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Ixil Spikethumb Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (anoures)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Microtus	Plectrohyla
Species	Microtus californicus	Plectrohyla ixil

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Ixil Spikethumb Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Ixil Spikethumb Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ixil Spikethumb Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.