Dusky Akodont vs Toothy Salamander

Akodon dayi compared with Chiropterotriton multidentatus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Toothy 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	Chiropterotriton
Species	Akodon dayi	Chiropterotriton multidentatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Toothy Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Toothy 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.