Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Wavy Meadow-Grass
Ambystoma laterale compared with Poa flexuosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Wavy Meadow-Grass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Poa |
| Species | Ambystoma laterale | Poa flexuosa |
Conservation Status
Blue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least ConcernWavy Meadow-Grass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Wavy Meadow-Grass |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Wavy Meadow-Grass
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Wavy Meadow-Grass
No description available.
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