Eastern Mole Vole vs Tsushima Salamander

Ellobius tancrei compared with Hynobius tsuensis

Key Differences

• Eastern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Tsushima Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole Vole	Tsushima 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	Ellobius	Hynobius
Species	Ellobius tancrei	Hynobius tsuensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Tsushima Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole Vole	Tsushima Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tsushima Salamander

Habitat

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