Ashen Crust vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Peniophora lycii compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ashen Crust Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Russulales (Russulales) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Peniophoraceae Ambystomatidae
Genus Peniophora Ambystoma
Species Peniophora lycii Ambystoma mavortium

Conservation Status

Ashen Crust

LC — Least Concern

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ashen Crust Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ashen Crust

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Ashen Crust

Ashen crust (Peniophora lycii) is a species in the genus Peniophora. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Barred Tiger Salamander

The Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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