Salamandra de Anderson vs

Ambystoma andersoni compared with Sphingopyxis granuli

Key Differences

  • Salamandra de Anderson is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Salamandra de Anderson
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order Caudata (Urodela) Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family Ambystomatidae Sphingomonadaceae
Genus Ambystoma Sphingopyxis
Species Ambystoma andersoni Sphingopyxis granuli

Conservation Status

Salamandra de Anderson

CR — Critically Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Salamandra de Anderson
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Salamandra de Anderson

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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Salamandra de Anderson

The Anderson's Salamander (Ambystoma andersoni) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 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 Neo.

Sphingopyxis granuli es una alfaproteobacteria gramnegativa de la familia Sphingomonadaceae, caracterizada por sus colonias de pigmentacion amarilla y la presencia de esfingolipidos en su membrana, rasgo compartido en toda la familia. Fue aislada de material asociado a granulos y es aerobia, con forma de bastoncillo y movilidad propia. Las especies de Sphingopyxis son comunes en suelos, agua dulce y entornos asociados a plantas.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia