Dusky Akodont vs Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Akodon dayi compared with Salamandra infraimmaculata

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Near-Eastern Fire Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Near-Eastern 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 infraimmaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Near-Eastern Fire Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Near-Eastern Fire Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.