Narrow-headed Vole vs Oki Salamander

Microtus gregalis compared with Hynobius okiensis

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while Oki Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed 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 gregalis	Hynobius okiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Oki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	Oki Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oki Salamander

Habitat

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