Afghan Vole vs Smooth Newt

Blanfordimys afghanus compared with Lissotriton vulgaris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Afghan Vole	Smooth Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Blanfordimys	Lissotriton
Species	Blanfordimys afghanus	Lissotriton vulgaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Afghan Vole and Smooth Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Afghan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Afghan Vole	Smooth Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Afghan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Newt

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Afghan Vole

The Afghan Vole (Blanfordimys afghanus) is a species in the genus Blanfordimys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.