Abe's Salamander vs Long-haired Akodont

Hynobius abei compared with Abrothrix longipilis

Key Differences

• Abe's Salamander is Endangered while Long-haired Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abe's Salamander	Long-haired Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hynobiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hynobius	Abrothrix
Species	Hynobius abei	Abrothrix longipilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Abe's Salamander and Long-haired Akodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abe's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Long-haired Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abe's Salamander	Long-haired Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abe's Salamander

Habitat

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

Long-haired Akodont

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.