Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs tiger salamander

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Ambystoma tigrinum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	tiger 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 tigrinum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

tiger salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	tiger 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.

tiger salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Germany and Spain.