Fulvous Colilargo vs Spotted Salamander

Oligoryzomys fulvescens compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Fulvous Colilargo 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 Oligoryzomys Ambystoma
Species Oligoryzomys fulvescens Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fulvous Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Fulvous Colilargo Spotted Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fulvous Colilargo

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.

Fulvous Colilargo

No description available.

Spotted Salamander

No description available.

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