Large-eared Field Mouse vs Osumi Salamander

Apodemus latronum compared with Hynobius osumiensis

Key Differences

• Large-eared Field Mouse is Least Concern while Osumi Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-eared Field Mouse	Osumi Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Hynobiidae
Genus	Apodemus	Hynobius
Species	Apodemus latronum	Hynobius osumiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-eared Field Mouse and Osumi Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large-eared Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Osumi Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-eared Field Mouse	Osumi Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large-eared Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Osumi Salamander

Habitat

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