Oki Salamander vs Paradox Vole

Hynobius okiensis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Oki Salamander	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hynobiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hynobius	Microtus
Species	Hynobius okiensis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Oki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Oki Salamander

Habitat

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

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.