Salamandra arbórea vs Marta

Aneides lugubris compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

• Salamandra arbórea is Least Concern while Marta is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Salamandra arbórea	Marta
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Caudata (Urodela)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Plethodontidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Aneides	Martes
Species	Aneides lugubris	Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

Salamandra arbórea and Marta share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Salamandra arbórea

LC — Least Concern

Marta

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Salamandra arbórea	Marta
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Salamandra arbórea

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Marta

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Salamandra arbórea

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Marta

La marta europea (Martes martes) está clasificada como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido al severo declive poblacional y la pérdida de hábitat.