Guaramacal’s Salamander vs Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis compared with Bolitoglossa vallecula

Key Differences

• Guaramacal’s Salamander is Endangered while Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaramacal’s Salamander	Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis	Bolitoglossa vallecula

Evolutionary Relationship

Guaramacal’s Salamander and Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Guaramacal’s Salamander

EN — Endangered

Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaramacal’s Salamander	Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guaramacal’s Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.