Antillean Spreadwing vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Lestes spumarius compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Antillean Spreadwing Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Lestidae Ambystomatidae
Genus Lestes Ambystoma
Species Lestes spumarius Ambystoma mavortium

Evolutionary Relationship

Antillean Spreadwing and Barred Tiger Salamander share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Antillean Spreadwing Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Antillean Spreadwing

The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.

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