Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Smooth Flat Sedge
Ambystoma laterale compared with Cyperus laevigatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Smooth Flat 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 | Cyperus |
| Species | Ambystoma laterale | Cyperus laevigatus |
Conservation Status
Blue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Flat Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Smooth Flat 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.
Smooth Flat Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Smooth Flat Sedge
No description available.
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