Broad-footed Salamander vs Caucasian Alder

Bolitoglossa platydactyla compared with Alnus subcordata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Salamander Caucasian Alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Plethodontidae Betulaceae
Genus Bolitoglossa Alnus
Species Bolitoglossa platydactyla Alnus subcordata

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Salamander Caucasian Alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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