Patagonian Weasel vs Pine Woods Salamander

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Ambystoma silvense

Key Differences

• Patagonian Weasel is Least Concern while Pine Woods Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Ambystoma
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Ambystoma silvense

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Pine Woods Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Pine Woods Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

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.