Broad-footed Salamander vs O'Donnell's Salamander

Bolitoglossa platydactyla compared with Bolitoglossa odonnelli

Key Differences

  • Broad-footed Salamander is Least Concern while O'Donnell's Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Salamander O'Donnell's Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibien) Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same Caudata (Schwanzlurche) Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family same Plethodontidae Plethodontidae
Genus same Bolitoglossa Bolitoglossa
Species Bolitoglossa platydactyla Bolitoglossa odonnelli

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Salamander and O'Donnell's Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

O'Donnell's Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Salamander O'Donnell's Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

O'Donnell's Salamander

Habitat

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

Broad-footed Salamander

The Broad-footed Salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

O'Donnell's Salamander

No description available.

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