Arboreal salamander vs Fiery-necked Nightjar

Aneides lugubris compared with Caprimulgus pectoralis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arboreal salamander Fiery-necked Nightjar
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Aves (Birds)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family Plethodontidae Caprimulgidae
Genus Aneides Caprimulgus
Species Aneides lugubris Caprimulgus pectoralis

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Fiery-necked Nightjar share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Fiery-necked Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arboreal salamander Fiery-necked Nightjar
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.

Fiery-necked Nightjar

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Fiery-necked Nightjar

No description available.

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