Granular Salamander vs Long-toed Salamander

Ambystoma granulosum compared with Ambystoma macrodactylum

Key Differences

• Granular Salamander is Endangered while Long-toed Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Granular Salamander	Long-toed Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family same	Ambystomatidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus same	Ambystoma	Ambystoma
Species	Ambystoma granulosum	Ambystoma macrodactylum

Evolutionary Relationship

Granular Salamander and Long-toed Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ambystoma.

Conservation Status

Granular Salamander

EN — Endangered

Long-toed Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Granular Salamander	Long-toed Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Granular Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Long-toed Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.