Barred Tiger Salamander vs marbled electric eel

Ambystoma mavortium compared with Torpedo sinuspersici

Key Differences

• Barred Tiger Salamander is Least Concern while marbled electric eel is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Barred Tiger Salamander	marbled electric eel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Torpedinidae
Genus	Ambystoma	Torpedo
Species	Ambystoma mavortium	Torpedo sinuspersici

Evolutionary Relationship

Barred Tiger Salamander and marbled electric eel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

marbled electric eel

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Barred Tiger Salamander	marbled electric eel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

marbled electric eel

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Syria.

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.