Popayán Thomasomys vs Spotted Salamander

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	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	Thomasomys	Ambystoma
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.