Montane Colilargo vs Spotted Salamander

Microryzomys minutus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Colilargo	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	Microryzomys	Ambystoma
Species	Microryzomys minutus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Montane Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.