Paradox Vole vs Teotepec Salamander

Microtus paradoxus compared with Pseudoeurycea teotepec

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Teotepec Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Teotepec 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 paradoxus	Pseudoeurycea teotepec

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Teotepec Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Teotepec 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.