African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Poiana richardsonii compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Caudata (caudados)
Family	Viverridae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Poiana	Ambystoma
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Ambystoma mavortium

Evolutionary Relationship

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan and Barred Tiger Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

The African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan (Poiana richardsonii) is a species in the genus Poiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Barred Tiger Salamander

The Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.