Caucasus Field Mouse vs Fire salamander

Apodemus ponticus compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Caucasus Field Mouse is Least Concern while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasus Field Mouse	Fire salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Salamandridae
Genus	Apodemus	Salamandra
Species	Apodemus ponticus	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Caucasus Field Mouse and Fire salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caucasus Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasus Field Mouse	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Caucasus Field Mouse

The Caucasus Field Mouse (Apodemus ponticus) is a species in the genus Apodemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.