Muya Valley Vole vs Smith's False Brook Salamander

Microtus mujanensis compared with Pseudoeurycea smithi

Key Differences

• Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient while Smith's False Brook Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Muya Valley Vole	Smith's False Brook 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	Plethodontidae
Genus	Microtus	Pseudoeurycea
Species	Microtus mujanensis	Pseudoeurycea smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Muya Valley Vole and Smith's False Brook Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's False Brook Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Muya Valley Vole	Smith's False Brook Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's False Brook Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.