Anderson's Salamander vs
Ambystoma andersoni compared with Peronospora paula
Key Differences
- Anderson's Salamander is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anderson's Salamander | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Oomycota (Oomycetes) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Peronosporea (Peronosporea) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Peronosporales (Peronosporales) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Peronosporaceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Peronospora |
| Species | Ambystoma andersoni | Peronospora paula |
Conservation Status
Anderson's Salamander
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Anderson's Salamander | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Anderson's Salamander
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.
Anderson's Salamander
The Anderson's Salamander (Ambystoma andersoni) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo.
Peronospora paula is a downy mildew oomycete that parasitizes small herbaceous host plants, forming white to greyish sporulation on leaf undersides. This obligate biotrophic pathogen requires living host tissue to complete its complex life cycle, which includes both sexual and asexual reproduction. It is distributed in temperate regions across Europe and beyond where suitable hosts occur.
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