Salamandra Chica vs Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa chica compared with Bolitoglossa vallecula

Key Differences

• Salamandra Chica is Critically Endangered while Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Salamandra Chica	Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander
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	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa chica	Bolitoglossa vallecula

Evolutionary Relationship

Salamandra Chica and Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Salamandra Chica

CR — Critically Endangered

Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Salamandra Chica	Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Salamandra Chica

Habitat

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

Yarmal Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.