Bosnian Blue vs Spotted Salamander

Agriades dardanus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bosnian Blue	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Lycaenidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Agriades	Ambystoma
Species	Agriades dardanus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Bosnian Blue and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bosnian Blue	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.