Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Oahu Oo

Ambystoma laterale compared with Moho apicalis

Key Differences

• Blue-Spotted Salamander is Least Concern while Oahu Oo is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blue-Spotted Salamander	Oahu Oo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Mohoidae
Genus	Ambystoma	Moho
Species	Ambystoma laterale	Moho apicalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blue-Spotted Salamander and Oahu Oo share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Oahu Oo

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blue-Spotted Salamander	Oahu Oo
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.

Oahu Oo

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.