Atoyac Salamander vs Hotel Zaracay salamander

Bolitoglossa oaxacensis compared with Bolitoglossa chica

Key Differences

• Atoyac Salamander is Endangered while Hotel Zaracay salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atoyac Salamander	Hotel Zaracay salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amfibia)	Amphibia (Amfibia)
Order same	Caudata (Salamander)	Caudata (Salamander)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa oaxacensis	Bolitoglossa chica

Evolutionary Relationship

Atoyac Salamander and Hotel Zaracay salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Atoyac Salamander

EN — Endangered

Hotel Zaracay salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atoyac Salamander	Hotel Zaracay 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.

Hotel Zaracay salamander

Habitat

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

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.