Mexican vole vs Osumi Salamander

Microtus mexicanus compared with Hynobius osumiensis

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Osumi Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Osumi 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 mexicanus	Hynobius osumiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Osumi Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Osumi Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Osumi Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Osumi Salamander

Habitat

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