Achallo vs Giant False Brook Salamander

Chinchillula sahamae compared with Isthmura gigantea

Key Differences

• Achallo is Least Concern while Giant False Brook Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achallo	Giant False Brook 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	Chinchillula	Isthmura
Species	Chinchillula sahamae	Isthmura gigantea

Evolutionary Relationship

Achallo and Giant False Brook Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achallo

LC — Least Concern

Giant False Brook Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achallo	Giant False Brook Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achallo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Giant False Brook Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Achallo

The Achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species in the genus Chinchillula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.