Günther's vole vs Iwami Salamander

Microtus guentheri compared with Hynobius iwami

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Iwami Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Iwami 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 guentheri	Hynobius iwami

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Iwami Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Iwami Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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