Lindbergh's akodont vs Spotted Salamander

Akodon lindberghi compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Lindbergh's akodont is Data Deficient while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lindbergh's 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	Akodon	Ambystoma
Species	Akodon lindberghi	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Lindbergh's akodont and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lindbergh's akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lindbergh's akodont	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lindbergh's 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.