Pampas fox vs Spotted Salamander

Lycalopex gymnocercus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pampas fox	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Ambystoma
Species	Lycalopex gymnocercus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pampas fox	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pampas fox

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.