Costa Central Oryzomys vs Spotted Salamander

Nephelomys caracolus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Costa Central Oryzomys	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Nephelomys	Ambystoma
Species	Nephelomys caracolus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Costa Central Oryzomys and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Costa Central Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Costa Central Oryzomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Costa Central Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.