Oaxacan Mushroomtongue Salamander vs Rio Santa Rosa Salamander

Bolitoglossa macrinii compared with Bolitoglossa digitigrada

Key Differences

• Oaxacan Mushroomtongue Salamander is Endangered while Rio Santa Rosa Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Oaxacan Mushroomtongue Salamander	Rio Santa Rosa Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Amphibia (两栖动物)	Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order same	Caudata (有尾目)	Caudata (有尾目)
Family same	Plethodontidae	Plethodontidae
Genus same	Bolitoglossa	Bolitoglossa
Species	Bolitoglossa macrinii	Bolitoglossa digitigrada

Evolutionary Relationship

Oaxacan Mushroomtongue Salamander and Rio Santa Rosa Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bolitoglossa.

Conservation Status

Oaxacan Mushroomtongue Salamander

EN — Endangered

Rio Santa Rosa Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Oaxacan Mushroomtongue Salamander	Rio Santa Rosa Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Oaxacan Mushroomtongue 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.

Rio Santa Rosa Salamander

Habitat

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