Iwami Salamander vs Muya Valley Vole

Hynobius iwami compared with Microtus mujanensis

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Muya Valley 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 mujanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Muya Valley Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.