Arboreal salamander vs Pixie Foam

Aneides lugubris compared with Stereocaulon pileatum

Key Differences

• Arboreal salamander is Least Concern while Pixie Foam is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal salamander	Pixie Foam
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Plethodontidae	Stereocaulaceae
Genus	Aneides	Stereocaulon
Species	Aneides lugubris	Stereocaulon pileatum

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Pixie Foam

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal salamander	Pixie Foam
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.

Pixie Foam

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.