Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Spotted Salamander

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	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	Neusticomys	Ambystoma
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.