Barred Tiger Salamander vs Tall Thyme-Moss

Ambystoma mavortium compared with Plagiomnium elatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Barred Tiger Salamander Tall Thyme-Moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Ambystomatidae Mniaceae
Genus Ambystoma Plagiomnium
Species Ambystoma mavortium Plagiomnium elatum

Conservation Status

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Tall Thyme-Moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Barred Tiger Salamander Tall Thyme-Moss
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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

No description available.

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