Arboreal salamander vs Bastard Catclaw
Aneides lugubris compared with Microgramma lycopodioides
Key Differences
- Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arboreal salamander | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Plethodontidae | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Aneides | Microgramma |
| Species | Aneides lugubris | Microgramma lycopodioides |
Conservation Status
Arboreal salamander
LC — Least ConcernBastard Catclaw
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arboreal salamander | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arboreal salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
Arboreal salamander
The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Bastard Catclaw
The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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