Big-footed Salamander vs Cabrera s Vole

Chiropterotriton magnipes compared with Microtus cabrerae

Key Differences

• Big-footed Salamander is Endangered while Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-footed 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	Plethodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Chiropterotriton	Microtus
Species	Chiropterotriton magnipes	Microtus cabrerae

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-footed Salamander and Cabrera s Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Big-footed Salamander

EN — Endangered

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-footed Salamander	Cabrera s Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. 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.

Big-footed Salamander

The Big-footed Salamander (Chiropterotriton magnipes) is a species in the genus Chiropterotriton. 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.