Luschan's salamander vs Mongolian Mountain Vole

Lyciasalamandra luschani compared with Alticola semicanus

Key Differences

• Luschan's salamander is Vulnerable while Mongolian Mountain Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Luschan's salamander	Mongolian Mountain 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	Alticola
Species	Lyciasalamandra luschani	Alticola semicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Luschan's salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Mongolian Mountain Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Luschan's salamander	Mongolian Mountain Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Luschan's salamander

Habitat

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

Mongolian Mountain Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.