Dusky Akodont vs Fire salamander

Akodon dayi compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky 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 dayi	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky 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.

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.