Granular Salamander vs Iberian Mole

Ambystoma granulosum compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Granular Salamander is Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Granular Salamander	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Talpidae
Genus	Ambystoma	Talpa
Species	Ambystoma granulosum	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Granular Salamander and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Granular Salamander	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Granular Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.