Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Weld
Ambystoma laterale compared with Reseda luteola
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Weld |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Caudata (Caudata) | Brassicales (Brassicales) |
| Family | Ambystomatidae | Resedaceae |
| Genus | Ambystoma | Reseda |
| Species | Ambystoma laterale | Reseda luteola |
Conservation Status
Blue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least ConcernWeld
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-Spotted Salamander | Weld |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Weld
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
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.
Weld
No description available.
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