salamandre des montagnes vs salamandre sombre du nord

Desmognathus ochrophaeus compared with Desmognathus fuscus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	salamandre des montagnes	salamandre sombre du nord
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	Desmognathus	Desmognathus
Species	Desmognathus ochrophaeus	Desmognathus fuscus

Evolutionary Relationship

salamandre des montagnes and salamandre sombre du nord share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Desmognathus.

Conservation Status

salamandre des montagnes

LC — Least Concern

salamandre sombre du nord

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	salamandre des montagnes	salamandre sombre du nord
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

salamandre des montagnes

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

salamandre sombre du nord

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

salamandre des montagnes

The Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus) is a species in the genus Desmognathus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States