Blarinine Akodont vs Spotted Salamander

Blarinomys breviceps compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blarinine Akodont	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Blarinomys	Ambystoma
Species	Blarinomys breviceps	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Blarinine Akodont and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blarinine Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blarinine Akodont	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blarinine Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Blarinine Akodont

The Blarinine Akodont (Blarinomys breviceps) is a species in the genus Blarinomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.