Hoffmann s Pika vs Spotted Salamander

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Ochotonidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Ochotona	Ambystoma
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

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.