Caparao akodont vs Granular Salamander

Akodon mystax compared with Ambystoma granulosum

Key Differences

• Caparao akodont is Data Deficient while Granular Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caparao 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	Akodon	Ambystoma
Species	Akodon mystax	Ambystoma granulosum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Caparao akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caparao akodont	Granular Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caparao 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.

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.