Leightons linsang vs Spotted Salamander

Poiana leightoni compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Viverridae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Poiana	Ambystoma
Species	Poiana leightoni	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

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.