Mandarin Vole vs Spotted Salamander

Lasiopodomys mandarinus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mandarin Vole	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family	Cricetidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Lasiopodomys	Ambystoma
Species	Lasiopodomys mandarinus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Mandarin Vole and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Mandarin Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mandarin Vole	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mandarin Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.