American marten vs Broad-footed Salamander

Martes americana compared with Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	American marten	Broad-footed Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Martes	Bolitoglossa
Species	Martes americana	Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Broad-footed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	American marten	Broad-footed Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

American marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

American marten

The American marten (Martes americana) is a species in the genus Martes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-footed Salamander

The Broad-footed Salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.