Fazila's Salamander vs Iberian Mole

Lyciasalamandra fazilae compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Fazila's Salamander is Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fazila's Salamander	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Salamandridae	Talpidae
Genus	Lyciasalamandra	Talpa
Species	Lyciasalamandra fazilae	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fazila's Salamander and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fazila's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fazila's Salamander	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fazila's Salamander

Habitat

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

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.