Arboreal salamander vs Leaf Parachute

Aneides lugubris compared with Marasmius epiphyllus

Key Differences

• Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	Leaf Parachute
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Plethodontidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Aneides	Marasmius
Species	Aneides lugubris	Marasmius epiphyllus

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	Leaf Parachute
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.

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (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.