Barred Tiger Salamander vs
Ambystoma mavortium compared with Sphingomonas lacus
Key Differences
- Barred Tiger Salamander is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barred Tiger Salamander | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Ambystoma mavortium | Sphingomonas lacus |
Conservation Status
Barred Tiger Salamander
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barred Tiger Salamander | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barred Tiger Salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Sphingomonas lacus is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented aerobic rod first isolated from lake water, as its species name indicates. It inhabits freshwater lacustrine environments including lakes and ponds of temperate regions. This aerobic chemoheterotroph decomposes dissolved organic matter and aromatic compounds in freshwater habitats.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia