Granular Salamander vs Least Philippine Apomys

Ambystoma granulosum compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Granular Salamander is Endangered while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Granular Salamander	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Ambystoma	Apomys
Species	Ambystoma granulosum	Apomys musculus

Evolutionary Relationship

Granular Salamander and Least Philippine Apomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Granular Salamander	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.