Luschan's salamander vs Mexican vole

Lyciasalamandra luschani compared with Microtus mexicanus

Key Differences

• Luschan's salamander is Vulnerable while Mexican vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Luschan's salamander	Mexican 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 mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Luschan's salamander and Mexican vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Luschan's salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Luschan's salamander	Mexican vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Luschan's salamander

Habitat

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

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.