Orphan Salamander vs Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Bolitoglossa capitana compared with Bolitoglossa walkeri

Key Differences

• Orphan Salamander is Critically Endangered while Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orphan Salamander	Walker's Mushroomtongue 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 capitana	Bolitoglossa walkeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Orphan Salamander and Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Orphan Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orphan Salamander	Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Orphan Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Walker's Mushroomtongue Salamander

Habitat

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