Arboreal salamander vs Fire salamander

Aneides lugubris compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Fire salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	Fire salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Plethodontidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Aneides	Salamandra
Species	Aneides lugubris	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Fire salamander share a common ancestor at the Order level: Caudata. (Caudata)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	Fire salamander
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.

Fire salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Fire salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.