Andean Long-clawed Akodont vs Granular Salamander

Chelemys macronyx compared with Ambystoma granulosum

Key Differences

• Andean Long-clawed Akodont is Least Concern while Granular Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Long-clawed Akodont	Granular 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	Chelemys	Ambystoma
Species	Chelemys macronyx	Ambystoma granulosum

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Long-clawed Akodont and Granular Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Long-clawed Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Long-clawed Akodont	Granular Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Granular 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.

Andean Long-clawed Akodont

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