Alpensalamander vs Cabreramaus

Salamandra atra compared with Microtus cabrerae

Key Differences

• Alpensalamander is Least Concern while Cabreramaus is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpensalamander	Cabreramaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Salamandridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Salamandra	Microtus
Species	Salamandra atra	Microtus cabrerae

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpensalamander and Cabreramaus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Alpensalamander

LC — Least Concern

Cabreramaus

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpensalamander	Cabreramaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpensalamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

Cabreramaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpensalamander

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a species in the genus Salamandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Belgium.

Cabreramaus

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.