Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Corn speedwell
Ambystoma laterale compared with Veronica arvensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Corn speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Veronica |
| Species | Ambystoma laterale | Veronica arvensis |
Conservation Status
Blue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least ConcernCorn speedwell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Corn speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Corn speedwell
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
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.
Corn speedwell
No description available.
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