Mexican vole vs Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Microtus mexicanus compared with Salamandra infraimmaculata

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Near-Eastern Fire Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Near-Eastern Fire 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	Salamandridae
Genus	Microtus	Salamandra
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Salamandra infraimmaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Near-Eastern Fire Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Near-Eastern Fire Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Habitat

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