Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa vs Oki Salamander

Salpingotus kozlovi compared with Hynobius okiensis

Key Differences

• Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa is Least Concern while Oki Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa	Oki Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dipodidae	Hynobiidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Hynobius
Species	Salpingotus kozlovi	Hynobius okiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa and Oki Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

Oki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa	Oki Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oki Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.