Aki Salamander vs Peruvian Laucha

Hynobius akiensis compared with Calomys sorellus

Key Differences

• Aki Salamander is Endangered while Peruvian Laucha is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aki Salamander	Peruvian Laucha
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	Calomys
Species	Hynobius akiensis	Calomys sorellus

Evolutionary Relationship

Aki Salamander and Peruvian Laucha share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Peruvian Laucha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aki Salamander	Peruvian Laucha
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

Peruvian Laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Aki Salamander

The Aki Salamander (Hynobius akiensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.