Allen's Olingo vs Alpine Salamander

Bassaricyon alleni compared with Salamandra atra

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Allen's Olingo Alpine Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Procyonidae (Raccoons) Salamandridae
Genus Bassaricyon Salamandra
Species Bassaricyon alleni Salamandra atra

Evolutionary Relationship

Allen's Olingo and Alpine Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Allen's Olingo

LC — Least Concern

Alpine Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Allen's Olingo Alpine Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Allen's Olingo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Alpine Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

Allen's Olingo

The Allen's Olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) is a species in the genus Bassaricyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpine Salamander

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a species in the genus Salamandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Belgium.

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