Dusky Akodont vs Jumping Salamander

Akodon dayi compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Jumping Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky 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 dayi	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Jumping Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky 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.