California Deermouse vs Granular Salamander

Peromyscus californicus compared with Ambystoma granulosum

Key Differences

• California Deermouse is Least Concern while Granular Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California Deermouse	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	Peromyscus	Ambystoma
Species	Peromyscus californicus	Ambystoma granulosum

Evolutionary Relationship

California Deermouse and Granular Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California Deermouse	Granular Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California Deermouse

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.

California Deermouse

The California Deermouse (Peromyscus californicus) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.