Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander vs Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa lincolni compared with Bolitoglossa walkeri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander Walker's Mushroomtongue 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 lincolni Bolitoglossa walkeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander and Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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

Lincoln's Mushroomtongue Salamander

No description available.

Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

No description available.

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