Arboreal salamander vs Variable Akodont

Aneides lugubris compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Aneides	Akodon
Species	Aneides lugubris	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.