Buffalo Sallow-wattle vs Golden Thorius
Acacia phlebophylla compared with Thorius aureus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalo Sallow-wattle | Golden Thorius |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Caudata (Caudata) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Acacia | Thorius |
| Species | Acacia phlebophylla | Thorius aureus |
Conservation Status
Buffalo Sallow-wattle
CR — Critically EndangeredGolden Thorius
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalo Sallow-wattle | Golden Thorius |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buffalo Sallow-wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Golden Thorius
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Buffalo Sallow-wattle
The Buffalo Sallow-Wattle (Acacia phlebophylla) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Golden Thorius
No description available.
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