Abu Salamander vs Balkan Pine Vole

Hynobius abuensis compared with Microtus felteni

Key Differences

• Abu Salamander is Endangered while Balkan Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abu Salamander	Balkan Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hynobiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hynobius	Microtus
Species	Hynobius abuensis	Microtus felteni

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Balkan Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Balkan Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abu Salamander	Balkan Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

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

Balkan Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Abu Salamander

The Abu Salamander (Hynobius abuensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Balkan Pine Vole

The Balkan Pine Vole (Microtus felteni) 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.