Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Spotted Salamander

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	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	Nesoryzomys	Ambystoma
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.