Iwami Salamander vs Mongolian Vole

Hynobius iwami compared with Microtus mongolicus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Mongolian 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 mongolicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.