Atoyac Salamander vs Stuart's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa oaxacensis compared with Bolitoglossa stuarti

Key Differences

• Atoyac Salamander is Endangered while Stuart's Mushroomtongue Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atoyac Salamander	Stuart's Mushroomtongue 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 stuarti

Evolutionary Relationship

Atoyac Salamander and Stuart's Mushroomtongue Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Atoyac Salamander

EN — Endangered

Stuart's Mushroomtongue Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atoyac Salamander	Stuart's Mushroomtongue 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.

Stuart's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico