Andean Akodont vs Spotted Salamander

Abrothrix andinus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Akodont	Spotted 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	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Abrothrix	Ambystoma
Species	Abrothrix andinus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Akodont	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.