Angel Robber Frog vs Blue-Spotted Salamander

Craugastor angelicus compared with Ambystoma laterale

Key Differences

• Angel Robber Frog is Critically Endangered while Blue-Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel Robber Frog	Blue-Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Craugastoridae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Craugastor	Ambystoma
Species	Craugastor angelicus	Ambystoma laterale

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel Robber Frog and Blue-Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Class level: Amphibia. (Amphibians)

Conservation Status

Angel Robber Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel Robber Frog	Blue-Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angel Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Blue-Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Angel Robber Frog

The Angel Robber Frog (Craugastor angelicus) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.