Iberian Shrew vs Spotted Salamander

Sorex granarius compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iberian Shrew	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Soricidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Sorex	Ambystoma
Species	Sorex granarius	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iberian Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iberian Shrew	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iberian Shrew

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.