Iwami Salamander vs Large-eared Mountain Vole

Hynobius iwami compared with Alticola macrotis

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Large-eared Mountain Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Large-eared Mountain 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	Alticola
Species	Hynobius iwami	Alticola macrotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and Large-eared Mountain Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Large-eared Mountain Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Large-eared Mountain Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Large-eared Mountain Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.