Granular Salamander vs Montane Akodont

Ambystoma granulosum compared with Akodon montensis

Key Differences

• Granular Salamander is Endangered while Montane Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Granular Salamander	Montane Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ambystoma	Akodon
Species	Ambystoma granulosum	Akodon montensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Montane Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Granular Salamander	Montane Akodont
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.

Montane Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.