Anderson's Salamander vs Grapevine Downy Mildew

Ambystoma andersoni compared with Plasmopara viticola

Key Differences

Anderson's Salamander is Critically Endangered while Grapevine Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anderson's Salamander	Grapevine Downy Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (動物)	Chromista (クロミスタ)
Phylum	Chordata (脊索動物)	Oomycota (卵菌)
Class	Amphibia (両生類)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Caudata (有尾目)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Ambystoma	Plasmopara
Species	Ambystoma andersoni	Plasmopara viticola

Conservation Status

Anderson's Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Grapevine Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Anderson's Salamander	Grapevine Downy Mildew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anderson's 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.

Grapevine Downy Mildew

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Anderson's Salamander

The Anderson's Salamander (Ambystoma andersoni) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. 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.