Large Long-clawed Akodont vs Spotted Salamander

Chelemys megalonyx compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Long-clawed Akodont	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	Cricetidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Chelemys	Ambystoma
Species	Chelemys megalonyx	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Long-clawed Akodont and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Long-clawed Akodont	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Long-clawed Akodont

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.