Lesser Chiruromys vs Spotted Salamander

Chiruromys vates compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Chiruromys	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	Chiruromys	Ambystoma
Species	Chiruromys vates	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Chiruromys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Chiruromys

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.