Caucasian Mole vs Spotted Salamander

Talpa caucasica compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasian Mole	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Talpidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Talpa	Ambystoma
Species	Talpa caucasica	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Caucasian Mole and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasian Mole	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.