Guaramacal’s Salamander vs Rio Santa Rosa Salamander

Bolitoglossa guaramacalensis compared with Bolitoglossa digitigrada

Key Differences

• Guaramacal’s Salamander is Endangered while Rio Santa Rosa Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaramacal’s Salamander	Rio Santa Rosa 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 guaramacalensis	Bolitoglossa digitigrada

Evolutionary Relationship

Guaramacal’s Salamander and Rio Santa Rosa Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Guaramacal’s Salamander

EN — Endangered

Rio Santa Rosa Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaramacal’s Salamander	Rio Santa Rosa Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guaramacal’s Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Rio Santa Rosa Salamander

Habitat

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