Least Philippine Apomys vs Spotted Salamander

Apomys musculus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	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	Apomys	Ambystoma
Species	Apomys musculus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

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.