Spotted Salamander vs Taylor's Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum compared with Ambystoma taylori

Key Differences

• Spotted Salamander is Least Concern while Taylor's Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Spotted Salamander	Taylor's 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 maculatum	Ambystoma taylori

Evolutionary Relationship

Spotted Salamander and Taylor's Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ambystoma.

Conservation Status

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Taylor's Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Spotted Salamander	Taylor's Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Taylor's Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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