Arboreal salamander vs Brook Snaketail
Aneides lugubris compared with Ophiogomphus aspersus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arboreal salamander | Brook Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Plethodontidae | Gomphidae |
| Genus | Aneides | Ophiogomphus |
| Species | Aneides lugubris | Ophiogomphus aspersus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arboreal salamander and Brook Snaketail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Arboreal salamander
LC — Least ConcernBrook Snaketail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arboreal salamander | Brook Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arboreal salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
Brook Snaketail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
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.
Brook Snaketail
The Brook Snaketail (Ophiogomphus aspersus) is a species in the genus Ophiogomphus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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