Boscas Wassermolch vs Kalmus

Lissotriton boscai compared with Acorus calamus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boscas Wassermolch Kalmus
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibien) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Caudata (Schwanzlurche) Acorales (Acorales)
Family Salamandridae Acoraceae
Genus Lissotriton Acorus
Species Lissotriton boscai Acorus calamus

Conservation Status

Boscas Wassermolch

LC — Least Concern

Kalmus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boscas Wassermolch Kalmus
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boscas Wassermolch

Habitat

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

Kalmus

Habitat

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Boscas Wassermolch

The Bosca's Newt (Lissotriton boscai) is a species in the genus Lissotriton. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Kalmus

The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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