Maximowicz s Vole vs Spotted Salamander

Microtus maximowiczii compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maximowicz s Vole	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Microtus	Ambystoma
Species	Microtus maximowiczii	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Maximowicz s Vole and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Maximowicz s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maximowicz s Vole	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maximowicz s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.