Chang's Stout Newt vs Paradox Vole

Pachytriton changi compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Chang's Stout Newt is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chang's Stout Newt	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Salamandridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pachytriton	Microtus
Species	Pachytriton changi	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chang's Stout Newt and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chang's Stout Newt

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chang's Stout Newt	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chang's Stout Newt

Habitat

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

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chang's Stout Newt

The Chang's Stout Newt (Pachytriton changi) is a species in the genus Pachytriton. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.