Alpine Salamander vs Major s Pine Vole

Salamandra atra compared with Microtus majori

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Salamander Major s 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 Salamandridae Cricetidae
Genus Salamandra Microtus
Species Salamandra atra Microtus majori

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Major s Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Salamander Major s Pine Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

Major s Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpine Salamander

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a species in the genus Salamandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Belgium.

Major s Pine Vole

No description available.

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