axolotl vs Forest Robber Frog

Ambystoma mexicanum compared with Craugastor silvicola

Key Differences

• axolotl is Critically Endangered while Forest Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	axolotl	Forest Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Ambystoma	Craugastor
Species	Ambystoma mexicanum	Craugastor silvicola

Evolutionary Relationship

axolotl and Forest Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

axolotl

CR — Critically Endangered

Forest Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	axolotl	Forest Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

axolotl

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, and Peru. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Forest Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

axolotl

The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico