California vole vs Smith's False Brook Salamander

Microtus californicus compared with Pseudoeurycea smithi

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Smith's False Brook Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Smith's False Brook 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 californicus	Pseudoeurycea smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Smith's False Brook Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Smith's False Brook Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Smith's False Brook Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's False Brook 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.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) 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.