Anderson's Salamander vs
Ambystoma andersoni compared with Trechispora microspora
Key Differences
- Anderson's Salamander is Critically Endangered while is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Anderson's Salamander | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Trechisporales (Trechisporales) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Sistotremataceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Trechispora |
| Species | Ambystoma andersoni | Trechispora microspora |
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.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).
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.
Trechispora microspora is a corticioid fungus producing very small spores, as its name indicates. It grows as a thin, white to cream-colored crust on the underside of decaying hardwood and conifer logs in temperate and boreal forests. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes dead woody material, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
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