Alpine Salamander vs Australasian Darter

Salamandra atra compared with Anhinga novaehollandiae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Salamander Australasian Darter
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family Salamandridae Anhingidae
Genus Salamandra Anhinga
Species Salamandra atra Anhinga novaehollandiae

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Salamander and Australasian Darter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Australasian Darter

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Salamander Australasian Darter
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.

Australasian Darter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Australasian Darter

The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a species in the genus Anhinga. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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