Broad-footed Salamander vs Fulvous Colilargo

Bolitoglossa platydactyla compared with Oligoryzomys fulvescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Salamander Fulvous Colilargo
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Plethodontidae Cricetidae
Genus Bolitoglossa Oligoryzomys
Species Bolitoglossa platydactyla Oligoryzomys fulvescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Salamander and Fulvous Colilargo share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Fulvous Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Salamander Fulvous Colilargo
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.

Fulvous Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Fulvous Colilargo

No description available.

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