Alpine Field Mouse vs Giant False Brook Salamander

Apodemus alpicola compared with Isthmura gigantea

Key Differences

• Alpine Field Mouse is Least Concern while Giant False Brook Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Field Mouse	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Apodemus	Isthmura
Species	Apodemus alpicola	Isthmura gigantea

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Giant False Brook Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Field Mouse	Giant False Brook Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Field Mouse

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.

Alpine Field Mouse

The Alpine Field Mouse (Apodemus alpicola) is a species in the genus Apodemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.