Dusky Akodont vs Tokyo Salamander

Akodon dayi compared with Hynobius tokyoensis

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Tokyo Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Tokyo 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	Hynobiidae
Genus	Akodon	Hynobius
Species	Akodon dayi	Hynobius tokyoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Tokyo Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tokyo Salamander

Habitat

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