Mongolian Vole vs Oki Salamander

Microtus mongolicus compared with Hynobius okiensis

Key Differences

• Mongolian Vole is Least Concern while Oki Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mongolian Vole	Oki 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 mongolicus	Hynobius okiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mongolian Vole and Oki Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Oki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mongolian Vole	Oki Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oki Salamander

Habitat

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