Atoyac Salamander vs Broad-footed Salamander

Bolitoglossa oaxacensis compared with Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Key Differences

• Atoyac Salamander is Endangered while Broad-footed Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atoyac Salamander	Broad-footed Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa oaxacensis	Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Evolutionary Relationship

Atoyac Salamander and Broad-footed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Atoyac Salamander

EN — Endangered

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atoyac Salamander	Broad-footed Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atoyac 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.

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Atoyac Salamander

The Atoyac Salamander (Bolitoglossa oaxacensis) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Broad-footed Salamander

The Broad-footed Salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico