Corrugated Salamander vs Giant False Brook Salamander

Isthmura corrugata compared with Isthmura gigantea

Key Differences

• Corrugated Salamander is Critically Endangered while Giant False Brook Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Corrugated Salamander	Giant False Brook 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	Isthmura	Isthmura
Species	Isthmura corrugata	Isthmura gigantea

Evolutionary Relationship

Corrugated Salamander and Giant False Brook Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Isthmura.

Conservation Status

Corrugated Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Giant False Brook Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Corrugated Salamander	Giant False Brook Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Corrugated Salamander

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Giant False Brook Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico