Caparao akodont vs Jumping Salamander

Akodon mystax compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caparao akodont	Jumping 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	Plethodontidae
Genus	Akodon	Ixalotriton
Species	Akodon mystax	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Caparao akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caparao akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Jumping 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.