Allen s Swamp Monkey vs Fire salamander

Allenopithecus nigroviridis compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Allen s Swamp Monkey is Least Concern while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Allen s Swamp Monkey	Fire salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Salamandridae
Genus	Allenopithecus	Salamandra
Species	Allenopithecus nigroviridis	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Allen s Swamp Monkey and Fire salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Allen s Swamp Monkey

LC — Least Concern

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Allen s Swamp Monkey	Fire salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Allen s Swamp Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

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.

Allen s Swamp Monkey

The Allen s Swamp Monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis) is a species in the genus Allenopithecus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

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.