Alpine Salamander vs Fossa

Salamandra atra compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Alpine Salamander is Least Concern while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Salamander	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Salamandridae	Eupleridae
Genus	Salamandra	Cryptoprocta
Species	Salamandra atra	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Salamander	Fossa
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.

Fossa

Habitat

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.