Leightons linsang vs Pine Woods Salamander

Poiana leightoni compared with Ambystoma silvense

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Pine Woods Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Pine Woods Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Viverridae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Poiana	Ambystoma
Species	Poiana leightoni	Ambystoma silvense

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Pine Woods Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Pine Woods Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Pine Woods Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pine Woods Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.