Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Ambystoma laterale compared with Parmotrema hypotropum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blue-Spotted Salamander Powdered Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Ambystomatidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Ambystoma Parmotrema
Species Ambystoma laterale Parmotrema hypotropum

Conservation Status

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blue-Spotted Salamander Powdered Ruffle Lichen
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.

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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.

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

No description available.

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