Arboreal salamander vs West Afrika Linsang

Aneides lugubris compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while West Afrika Linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	West Afrika Linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Plethodontidae	Viverridae
Genus	Aneides	Poiana
Species	Aneides lugubris	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and West Afrika Linsang share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

West Afrika Linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	West Afrika Linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

West Afrika Linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.