Flavescent Oryzomys vs Jumping Salamander

Cerradomys subflavus compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flavescent Oryzomys	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	Cerradomys	Ixalotriton
Species	Cerradomys subflavus	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Flavescent Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flavescent Oryzomys

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.