Ili Pika vs Spotted Salamander

Ochotona iliensis compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Ili Pika is Endangered while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ili 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 iliensis	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ili Pika

EN — Endangered

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ili Pika	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ili 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.