vs Blue-Spotted Salamander

Amphora proteus compared with Ambystoma laterale

Key Differences

  • is Not Evaluated while Blue-Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blue-Spotted Salamander
Kingdom Chromista (Chromista) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Thalassiophysales (Thalassiophysales) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Catenulaceae Ambystomatidae
Genus Amphora Ambystoma
Species Amphora proteus Ambystoma laterale

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blue-Spotted Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Blue-Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Amphora proteus is a species in the genus Amphora. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Blue-Spotted Salamander

The Blue-Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale) 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.

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