Abe's Salamander vs Large-eared Field Mouse

Hynobius abei compared with Apodemus latronum

Key Differences

  • Abe's Salamander is Endangered while Large-eared Field Mouse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abe's Salamander Large-eared Field Mouse
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hynobiidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Hynobius Apodemus
Species Hynobius abei Apodemus latronum

Evolutionary Relationship

Abe's Salamander and Large-eared Field Mouse share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abe's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Large-eared Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abe's Salamander Large-eared Field Mouse
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abe's Salamander

Habitat

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

Large-eared Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Abe's Salamander

The Abe's Salamander (Hynobius abei) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Large-eared Field Mouse

No description available.

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