Arboreal salamander vs Bastard Cedar

Aneides lugubris compared with Calocedrus decurrens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arboreal salamander Bastard Cedar
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Plethodontidae Cupressaceae
Genus Aneides Calocedrus
Species Aneides lugubris Calocedrus decurrens

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arboreal salamander Bastard Cedar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

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 Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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