Alberch's Salamander vs Flat-skulled Shrew

Bolitoglossa alberchi compared with Sorex roboratus

Key Differences

• Alberch's Salamander is Vulnerable while Flat-skulled Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alberch's Salamander	Flat-skulled Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Plethodontidae	Soricidae
Genus	Bolitoglossa	Sorex
Species	Bolitoglossa alberchi	Sorex roboratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alberch's Salamander and Flat-skulled Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alberch's Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Flat-skulled Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alberch's Salamander	Flat-skulled Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alberch's 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.

Flat-skulled Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alberch's Salamander

The Alberch's Salamander (Bolitoglossa alberchi) 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.