Patagonian Weasel vs Spotted Salamander

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Ambystoma
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

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.