Cabrera s Vole vs Dwarf Flat-footed Salamander

Microtus cabrerae compared with Chiropterotriton dimidiatus

Key Differences

• Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Dwarf Flat-footed Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cabrera s Vole	Dwarf Flat-footed 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	Plethodontidae
Genus	Microtus	Chiropterotriton
Species	Microtus cabrerae	Chiropterotriton dimidiatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Dwarf Flat-footed Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf Flat-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.