Blue-Spotted Salamander vs Canadian Otter

Ambystoma laterale compared with Lontra canadensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blue-Spotted Salamander	Canadian Otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amfibia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Caudata (Salamander)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Ambystoma	Lontra
Species	Ambystoma laterale	Lontra canadensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blue-Spotted Salamander and Canadian Otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blue-Spotted Salamander	Canadian Otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blue-Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Canadian Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Canadian Otter

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States