Arboreal salamander vs Rough ray

Aneides lugubris compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

  • Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arboreal salamander Rough ray
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Elasmobranchii
Order Caudata (Caudata) Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family Plethodontidae Rajidae
Genus Aneides Raja
Species Aneides lugubris Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Rough ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arboreal salamander Rough ray
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.

Rough ray

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.

Rough ray

No description available.

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