Blue Meadow Violet vs Blue-Spotted Salamander
Viola nephrophylla compared with Ambystoma laterale
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue Meadow Violet | Blue-Spotted Salamander |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Caudata (Caudata) |
| Family | Violaceae | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus | Viola | Ambystoma |
| Species | Viola nephrophylla | Ambystoma laterale |
Conservation Status
Blue Meadow Violet
LC — Least ConcernBlue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue Meadow Violet | Blue-Spotted Salamander |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue Meadow Violet
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Blue Meadow Violet
The Blue Meadow Violet (Viola nephrophylla) is a species in the genus Viola. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Blue-Spotted Salamander
The Blue-Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale) 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.
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