San Martin Pigmy Salamander vs Salamandra-pigmea troglodita

Thorius narismagnus compared with Thorius troglodytes

Key Differences

• San Martin Pigmy Salamander is Critically Endangered while Salamandra-pigmea troglodita is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	San Martin Pigmy Salamander	Salamandra-pigmea troglodita
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Urodela)	Caudata (Urodela)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Thorius	Thorius
Species	Thorius narismagnus	Thorius troglodytes

Evolutionary Relationship

San Martin Pigmy Salamander and Salamandra-pigmea troglodita share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Thorius.

Conservation Status

San Martin Pigmy Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Salamandra-pigmea troglodita

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	San Martin Pigmy Salamander	Salamandra-pigmea troglodita
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

San Martin Pigmy Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Salamandra-pigmea troglodita

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico