Alpine Pine Vole vs Broad-footed Salamander

Microtus multiplex compared with Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Broad-footed Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Cricetidae Plethodontidae
Genus Microtus Bolitoglossa
Species Microtus multiplex Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Broad-footed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Broad-footed Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

Broad-footed Salamander

The Broad-footed Salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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