Blunt-headed Salamander vs Seaside barley
Ambystoma amblycephalum compared with Hordeum marinum
Key Differences
- Blunt-headed Salamander is Critically Endangered while Seaside barley is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blunt-headed Salamander | Seaside barley |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hordeum |
| Species | Ambystoma amblycephalum | Hordeum marinum |
Conservation Status
Blunt-headed Salamander
CR — Critically EndangeredSeaside barley
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blunt-headed Salamander | Seaside barley |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blunt-headed Salamander
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Seaside barley
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).
Blunt-headed Salamander
The Blunt-headed Salamander (Ambystoma amblycephalum) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo
Seaside barley
No description available.
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