Barred Tiger Salamander vs Tufted Foxtail
Ambystoma mavortium compared with Alopecurus carolinianus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barred Tiger Salamander | Tufted Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Alopecurus |
| Species | Ambystoma mavortium | Alopecurus carolinianus |
Conservation Status
Barred Tiger Salamander
LC — Least ConcernTufted Foxtail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barred Tiger Salamander | Tufted Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Tufted Foxtail
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
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.
Tufted Foxtail
No description available.
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