Atoyac Minute Salamander vs Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

Thorius infernalis compared with Thorius adelos

Key Differences

• Atoyac Minute Salamander is Critically Endangered while Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atoyac Minute Salamander	Sierra Juarez Moss 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	Thorius	Thorius
Species	Thorius infernalis	Thorius adelos

Evolutionary Relationship

Atoyac Minute Salamander and Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Thorius.

Conservation Status

Atoyac Minute Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atoyac Minute Salamander	Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atoyac Minute Salamander

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Atoyac Minute Salamander

The Atoyac Minute Salamander (Thorius infernalis) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico