Athabasca willow vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Salix athabascensis compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Athabasca willow Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Malpighiales (Malpighiales) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Salicaceae Ambystomatidae
Genus Salix Ambystoma
Species Salix athabascensis Ambystoma mavortium

Conservation Status

Athabasca willow

LC — Least Concern

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Athabasca willow Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Athabasca willow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Athabasca willow

The Athabasca willow (Salix athabascensis) is a species in the genus Salix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found in Canada.

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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