Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander vs Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

Thorius pulmonaris compared with Thorius adelos

Key Differences

• Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander is Critically Endangered while Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander	Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (प्राणी)	Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum same	Chordata (रज्जुकी)	Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class same	Amphibia (उभयचर)	Amphibia (उभयचर)
Order same	Caudata (सैलामैंडर)	Caudata (सैलामैंडर)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Thorius	Thorius
Species	Thorius pulmonaris	Thorius adelos

Evolutionary Relationship

Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander and Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Thorius.

Conservation Status

Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lower Cerro Pigmy Salamander	Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lower Cerro 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.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico