Alpine Salamander vs Arboreal salamander

Salamandra atra compared with Aneides lugubris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Salamander Arboreal salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same Caudata (Caudata) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Salamandridae Plethodontidae
Genus Salamandra Aneides
Species Salamandra atra Aneides lugubris

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Salamander and Arboreal salamander share a common ancestor at the Order level: Caudata. (Caudata)

Conservation Status

Alpine Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Salamander Arboreal salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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