Atherton antechinus vs Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander

Antechinus godmani compared with Pseudoeurycea amuzga

Key Differences

• Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton antechinus	Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dasyuridae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Antechinus	Pseudoeurycea
Species	Antechinus godmani	Pseudoeurycea amuzga

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atherton antechinus	Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sierra de Malinaltepec Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.