California vole vs Stream Salamander

Microtus californicus compared with Batrachuperus pinchonii

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Stream Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Stream 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	Hynobiidae
Genus	Microtus	Batrachuperus
Species	Microtus californicus	Batrachuperus pinchonii

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Stream Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Stream Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Stream Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Stream Salamander

Habitat

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

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.