Atoyac Salamander vs Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa oaxacensis compared with Bolitoglossa yucatana

Key Differences

• Atoyac Salamander is Endangered while Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atoyac Salamander	Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (amphibien)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa oaxacensis	Bolitoglossa yucatana

Evolutionary Relationship

Atoyac Salamander and Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Atoyac Salamander

EN — Endangered

Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atoyac Salamander	Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atoyac Salamander

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.

Yucatan Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Atoyac Salamander

The Atoyac Salamander (Bolitoglossa oaxacensis) is a species in the genus Bolitoglossa. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico