Mediterranean Pine Vole vs Setouchi Salamander

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Hynobius setouchi

Key Differences

• Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern while Setouchi Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Setouchi 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	Hynobiidae
Genus	Microtus	Hynobius
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Hynobius setouchi

Evolutionary Relationship

Mediterranean Pine Vole and Setouchi Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Setouchi Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Setouchi Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Setouchi Salamander

Habitat

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