Black-tailed Deermouse vs Broad-footed Salamander

Peromyscus melanurus compared with Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Key Differences

• Black-tailed Deermouse is Endangered while Broad-footed Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-tailed Deermouse	Broad-footed Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Peromyscus	Bolitoglossa
Species	Peromyscus melanurus	Bolitoglossa platydactyla

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-tailed Deermouse and Broad-footed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-tailed Deermouse

EN — Endangered

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-tailed Deermouse	Broad-footed Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-tailed Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Black-tailed Deermouse

The Black-tailed Deermouse (Peromyscus melanurus) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.