Abu Salamander vs Narrow-headed Vole

Hynobius abuensis compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Abu Salamander is Endangered while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abu Salamander	Narrow-headed 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 gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abu Salamander	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

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

Narrow-headed 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.