Flavescent Oryzomys vs Granular Salamander

Cerradomys subflavus compared with Ambystoma granulosum

Key Differences

• Flavescent Oryzomys is Least Concern while Granular Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flavescent Oryzomys	Granular 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	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Cerradomys	Ambystoma
Species	Cerradomys subflavus	Ambystoma granulosum

Evolutionary Relationship

Flavescent Oryzomys and Granular Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flavescent Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flavescent Oryzomys	Granular Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flavescent Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Granular 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.