Coues oryzomys vs Spotted Salamander

Oryzomys couesi compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Coues 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	Oryzomys	Ambystoma
Species	Oryzomys couesi	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Coues oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Coues oryzomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Coues oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.