Alpine Pine Vole vs Mikawa Salamander

Microtus multiplex compared with Hynobius mikawaensis

Key Differences

• Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Mikawa Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Mikawa 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	Hynobiidae
Genus	Microtus	Hynobius
Species	Microtus multiplex	Hynobius mikawaensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Mikawa Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Mikawa Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mikawa Salamander

Habitat

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.