Arboreal salamander vs Mellet's Downy-back
Aneides lugubris compared with Ophonus melletii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arboreal salamander | Mellet's Downy-back |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Plethodontidae | Carabidae |
| Genus | Aneides | Ophonus |
| Species | Aneides lugubris | Ophonus melletii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arboreal salamander and Mellet's Downy-back share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Arboreal salamander
LC — Least ConcernMellet's Downy-back
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arboreal salamander | Mellet's Downy-back |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arboreal salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
Mellet's Downy-back
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Mellet's Downy-back
No description available.
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