Montane Chrotomys vs Spotted Salamander

Chrotomys whiteheadi compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Chrotomys	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	Chrotomys	Ambystoma
Species	Chrotomys whiteheadi	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Chrotomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Chrotomys

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.