Alberch's Salamander vs Alpine Pine Vole

Bolitoglossa alberchi compared with Microtus multiplex

Key Differences

• Alberch's Salamander is Vulnerable while Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alberch's Salamander	Alpine 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	Plethodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Bolitoglossa	Microtus
Species	Bolitoglossa alberchi	Microtus multiplex

Evolutionary Relationship

Alberch's Salamander and Alpine Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alberch's Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alberch's Salamander	Alpine Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alberch's Salamander

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.

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alberch's Salamander

The Alberch's Salamander (Bolitoglossa alberchi) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Alpine Pine Vole

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) 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.