Large Luzon Carpomys vs Spotted Salamander

Carpomys melanurus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Large Luzon Carpomys is Data Deficient while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Luzon Carpomys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Carpomys	Ambystoma
Species	Carpomys melanurus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Luzon Carpomys and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Luzon Carpomys

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Luzon Carpomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Luzon Carpomys

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.