Luschan's salamander vs Mediterranean Pine Vole

Lyciasalamandra luschani compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• Luschan's salamander is Vulnerable while Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Luschan's 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	Salamandridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Lyciasalamandra	Microtus
Species	Lyciasalamandra luschani	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Luschan's salamander and Mediterranean Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Luschan's salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Luschan's salamander	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Luschan's salamander

Habitat

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

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.