Arboreal salamander vs Cryptic Robber Frog

Aneides lugubris compared with Pristimantis cryptomelas

Key Differences

• Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Cryptic Robber Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	Cryptic Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Plethodontidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Aneides	Pristimantis
Species	Aneides lugubris	Pristimantis cryptomelas

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Cryptic Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Cryptic Robber Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	Cryptic Robber Frog
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.

Cryptic Robber Frog

Habitat

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

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.