Black-spotted Newt vs Evoron Vole

Notophthalmus meridionalis compared with Microtus evoronensis

Key Differences

• Black-spotted Newt is Endangered while Evoron Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-spotted Newt	Evoron 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	Notophthalmus	Microtus
Species	Notophthalmus meridionalis	Microtus evoronensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-spotted Newt and Evoron Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-spotted Newt

EN — Endangered

Evoron Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-spotted Newt	Evoron Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-spotted Newt

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.

Evoron Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Black-spotted Newt

The Black-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis) is a species in the genus Notophthalmus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.