Iwami Salamander vs Lacustrine Vole

Hynobius iwami compared with Microtus limnophilus

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Lacustrine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hynobiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hynobius	Microtus
Species	Hynobius iwami	Microtus limnophilus

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and Lacustrine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Lacustrine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.