Alisan's Salamander vs Cabrera s Vole

Hynobius arisanensis compared with Microtus cabrerae

Key Differences

  • Alisan's Salamander is Endangered while Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alisan's Salamander Cabrera s 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 arisanensis Microtus cabrerae

Evolutionary Relationship

Alisan's Salamander and Cabrera s Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alisan's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alisan's Salamander Cabrera s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alisan's Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alisan's Salamander

The Alisan's Salamander (Hynobius arisanensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Cabrera s Vole

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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