Iwami Salamander vs Mediterranean Pine Vole

Hynobius iwami compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Mediterranean Pine 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 duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.