Caparao akodont vs Fire salamander

Akodon mystax compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Caparao akodont is Data Deficient while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caparao akodont	Fire 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	Salamandridae
Genus	Akodon	Salamandra
Species	Akodon mystax	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Caparao akodont and Fire salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caparao akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caparao akodont	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caparao akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Caparao akodont

The Caparao akodont (Akodon mystax) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.