Pearson s Pericote vs Pine Woods Salamander

Andalgalomys pearsoni compared with Ambystoma silvense

Key Differences

• Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern while Pine Woods Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pearson s Pericote	Pine Woods 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	Andalgalomys	Ambystoma
Species	Andalgalomys pearsoni	Ambystoma silvense

Evolutionary Relationship

Pearson s Pericote and Pine Woods Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Pine Woods Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pearson s Pericote	Pine Woods Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pine Woods Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.