Flat-headed cat vs Jumping Salamander

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Ixalotriton niger

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	Jumping Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Prionailurus	Ixalotriton
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and Jumping Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	Jumping Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Jumping Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.