Harmless Serotine vs Toothy Salamander

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Chiropterotriton multidentatus

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Toothy Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Toothy Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Eptesicus	Chiropterotriton
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Chiropterotriton multidentatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Harmless Serotine and Toothy Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Toothy Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Toothy Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Toothy 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.