African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Salamandra granulada

Poiana richardsonii compared with Ambystoma granulosum

Key Differences

• African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan is Least Concern while Salamandra granulada is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Salamandra granulada
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Caudata (Urodela)
Family	Viverridae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Poiana	Ambystoma
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Ambystoma granulosum

Evolutionary Relationship

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan and Salamandra granulada share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Salamandra granulada

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Salamandra granulada
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Salamandra granulada

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.

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

The African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan (Poiana richardsonii) is a species in the genus Poiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.