Clarke s Vole vs Oki Salamander

Microtus clarkei compared with Hynobius okiensis

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Oki Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Oki 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	Hynobius
Species	Microtus clarkei	Hynobius okiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Oki Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Oki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Oki Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oki Salamander

Habitat

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

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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.