Blue-Spotted Salamander vs false fox sedge
Ambystoma laterale compared with Carex otrubae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-Spotted Salamander | false fox sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Carex |
| Species | Ambystoma laterale | Carex otrubae |
Conservation Status
Blue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least Concernfalse fox sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-Spotted Salamander | false fox sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Habitat
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Range
Found in United States.
false fox sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found across Europe (6 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.
false fox sedge
No description available.
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