Lofty Pericote vs Spotted Salamander

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	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	Auliscomys	Ambystoma
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

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.