Blue-Spotted Salamander vs large marsh rush
Ambystoma laterale compared with Juncus acutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-Spotted Salamander | large marsh rush |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Juncaceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Juncus |
| Species | Ambystoma laterale | Juncus acutus |
Conservation Status
Blue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least Concernlarge marsh rush
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-Spotted Salamander | large marsh rush |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
large marsh rush
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, and Portugal.
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.
large marsh rush
No description available.
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