MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander vs Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

Thorius macdougalli compared with Thorius adelos

Key Differences

• MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander is Endangered while Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander	Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class same	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order same	Caudata (ซาลาแมนเดอร์)	Caudata (ซาลาแมนเดอร์)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Thorius	Thorius
Species	Thorius macdougalli	Thorius adelos

Evolutionary Relationship

MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander and Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Thorius.

Conservation Status

MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander

EN — Endangered

Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	MacDougall's Pigmy Salamander	Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

MacDougall's Pigmy 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.

Sierra Juarez Moss Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇲🇽 Mexico