Obyknovennaya Salamandra vs Long-haired Akodont

Salamandra salamandra compared with Abrothrix longipilis

Key Differences

• Obyknovennaya Salamandra is Vulnerable while Long-haired Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Obyknovennaya Salamandra	Long-haired Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class	Amphibia (земноводные)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order	Caudata (хвостатые земноводные)	Rodentia (грызуны)
Family	Salamandridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Salamandra	Abrothrix
Species	Salamandra salamandra	Abrothrix longipilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Obyknovennaya Salamandra and Long-haired Akodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (хордовые)

Conservation Status

Obyknovennaya Salamandra

VU — Vulnerable

Long-haired Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Obyknovennaya Salamandra	Long-haired Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Obyknovennaya Salamandra

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Long-haired Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Obyknovennaya Salamandra

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.