Arboreal salamander vs Blue-Spotted Salamander

Aneides lugubris compared with Ambystoma laterale

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arboreal salamander Blue-Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (hewan) Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amfibia) Amphibia (Amfibia)
Order same Caudata (Salamander) Caudata (Salamander)
Family Plethodontidae Ambystomatidae
Genus Aneides Ambystoma
Species Aneides lugubris Ambystoma laterale

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal salamander and Blue-Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Order level: Caudata. (Salamander)

Conservation Status

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arboreal salamander Blue-Spotted Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Blue-Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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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