Chang's Stout Newt vs Harmless Serotine

Pachytriton changi compared with Eptesicus innoxius

Key Differences

• Chang's Stout Newt is Endangered while Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chang's Stout Newt	Harmless Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Salamandridae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Pachytriton	Eptesicus
Species	Pachytriton changi	Eptesicus innoxius

Evolutionary Relationship

Chang's Stout Newt and Harmless Serotine share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chang's Stout Newt

EN — Endangered

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chang's Stout Newt	Harmless Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chang's Stout Newt

Habitat

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

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Chang's Stout Newt

The Chang's Stout Newt (Pachytriton changi) is a species in the genus Pachytriton. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.