Mexican vole vs Stream Salamander

Microtus mexicanus compared with Batrachuperus pinchonii

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Stream Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Stream 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	Batrachuperus
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Batrachuperus pinchonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Stream Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Stream Salamander

Habitat

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