Eastern Mole Vole vs Fire salamander

Ellobius tancrei compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Eastern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole Vole	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	Cricetidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Ellobius	Salamandra
Species	Ellobius tancrei	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Mole Vole and Fire salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole Vole	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole Vole

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.

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.