Bermuda Maidenhair Fern vs Blue-Spotted Salamander
Adiantum bellum compared with Ambystoma laterale
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bermuda Maidenhair Fern | Blue-Spotted Salamander |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (planta) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) | Caudata (Urodela) |
| Family | Pteridaceae | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus | Adiantum | Ambystoma |
| Species | Adiantum bellum | Ambystoma laterale |
Conservation Status
Bermuda Maidenhair Fern
LC — Least ConcernBlue-Spotted Salamander
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bermuda Maidenhair Fern | Blue-Spotted Salamander |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bermuda Maidenhair Fern
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Bermuda Maidenhair Fern
The Bermuda Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum bellum) is a species in the genus Adiantum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Blue-Spotted Salamander
The Blue-Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
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