Broad-footed Salamander vs Orphan Salamander

Bolitoglossa platydactyla compared with Bolitoglossa capitana

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Salamander is Least Concern while Orphan Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Salamander	Orphan 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 capitana

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Salamander and Orphan Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Orphan Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Salamander	Orphan 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.

Orphan Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.