Cabrera s Vole vs Ridge Tail Salamander

Microtus cabrerae compared with Pseudoeurycea obesa

Key Differences

• Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Ridge Tail Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cabrera s Vole	Ridge Tail 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	Pseudoeurycea
Species	Microtus cabrerae	Pseudoeurycea obesa

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and Ridge Tail Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Ridge Tail Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cabrera s Vole	Ridge Tail Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ridge Tail Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.