Barred Tiger Salamander vs

Ambystoma mavortium compared with Trichia contorta

Key Differences

  • Barred Tiger Salamander is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Barred Tiger Salamander
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mycetozoa
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family Ambystomatidae Trichiaceae
Genus Ambystoma Trichia
Species Ambystoma mavortium Trichia contorta

Conservation Status

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Barred Tiger Salamander
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.

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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.

Trichia contorta is a myxomycete producing clusters of small, cylindrical to pear-shaped sporangia on decaying wood, often in early succession on freshly fallen logs. It is distinguished by its twisted elaters, which are hygroscopic coiled threads within the sporangium that assist in spore dispersal. This species is found across temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere.

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