Italian Cave Salamander vs Supramonte Cave Salamander

Speleomantes italicus compared with Speleomantes supramontis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Italian Cave Salamander	Supramonte Cave 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	Speleomantes	Speleomantes
Species	Speleomantes italicus	Speleomantes supramontis

Evolutionary Relationship

Italian Cave Salamander and Supramonte Cave Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Speleomantes.

Conservation Status

Italian Cave Salamander

EN — Endangered

Supramonte Cave Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Italian Cave Salamander	Supramonte Cave Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Italian Cave Salamander

Habitat

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

Supramonte Cave Salamander

Habitat

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