Atif's Salamander vs Balkan Pine Vole

Lyciasalamandra atifi compared with Microtus felteni

Key Differences

• Atif's Salamander is Endangered while Balkan Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atif's Salamander	Balkan 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	Lyciasalamandra	Microtus
Species	Lyciasalamandra atifi	Microtus felteni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Atif's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Balkan Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atif's Salamander	Balkan Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atif's Salamander

Habitat

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

Balkan Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Atif's Salamander

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

Balkan Pine Vole

The Balkan Pine Vole (Microtus felteni) 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.