Grant s Micaelamys vs Spotted Salamander

Micaelamys granti compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grant s Micaelamys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Micaelamys	Ambystoma
Species	Micaelamys granti	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Grant s Micaelamys

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grant s Micaelamys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grant s Micaelamys

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.