Black-bellied Salamander vs Hotel Zaracay salamander

Bolitoglossa franklini compared with Bolitoglossa chica

Key Differences

• Black-bellied Salamander is Vulnerable while Hotel Zaracay salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-bellied Salamander	Hotel Zaracay salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class same	Amphibia (برمائيات)	Amphibia (برمائيات)
Order same	Caudata (سلمندر)	Caudata (سلمندر)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa franklini	Bolitoglossa chica

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-bellied Salamander and Hotel Zaracay salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Hotel Zaracay salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-bellied Salamander	Hotel Zaracay salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Hotel Zaracay salamander

Habitat

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

Black-bellied Salamander

The Black-bellied Salamander (Bolitoglossa franklini) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.