Feuer Salamander vs Pampasfuchs

Salamandra salamandra compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Key Differences

• Feuer Salamander is Vulnerable while Pampasfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feuer Salamander	Pampasfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Salamandridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Salamandra	Lycalopex
Species	Salamandra salamandra	Lycalopex gymnocercus

Evolutionary Relationship

Feuer Salamander and Pampasfuchs share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Feuer Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Pampasfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feuer Salamander	Pampasfuchs
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Feuer Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pampasfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feuer Salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.