Omiltemi Minute Salamander vs San Martin Pigmy Salamander

Thorius omiltemi compared with Thorius narismagnus

Key Differences

• Omiltemi Minute Salamander is Endangered while San Martin Pigmy Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Omiltemi Minute Salamander	San Martin Pigmy Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Amphibia (両生類)	Amphibia (両生類)
Order same	Caudata (有尾目)	Caudata (有尾目)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Thorius	Thorius
Species	Thorius omiltemi	Thorius narismagnus

Evolutionary Relationship

Omiltemi Minute Salamander and San Martin Pigmy Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Thorius.

Conservation Status

Omiltemi Minute Salamander

EN — Endangered

San Martin Pigmy Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Omiltemi Minute Salamander	San Martin Pigmy Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Omiltemi Minute 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.

San Martin 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico