Chacoan Mara vs Jumping Salamander

Dolichotis salinicola compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

• Chacoan Mara is Least Concern while Jumping Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chacoan Mara	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	Caviidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Dolichotis	Ixalotriton
Species	Dolichotis salinicola	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chacoan Mara

LC — Least Concern

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chacoan Mara	Jumping Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chacoan Mara

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.

Chacoan Mara

The Chacoan Mara (Dolichotis salinicola) is a species in the genus Dolichotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.