Paradox Vole vs Sagami salamander

Microtus paradoxus compared with Hynobius naevius

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Sagami salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Sagami 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 paradoxus	Hynobius naevius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Sagami salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Sagami salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sagami salamander

Habitat

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