Günther's vole vs Spotted Salamander

Microtus guentheri compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Spotted 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	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Microtus	Ambystoma
Species	Microtus guentheri	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.