Eastern Newt vs Paradox Vole

Notophthalmus viridescens compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern 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	Notophthalmus	Microtus
Species	Notophthalmus viridescens	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Newt and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eastern Newt

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Newt	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Newt

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.