Barred Tiger Salamander vs Hirata-ei

Ambystoma mavortium compared with Urolophus aurantiacus

Key Differences

• Barred Tiger Salamander is Least Concern while Hirata-ei is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Barred Tiger Salamander	Hirata-ei
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Amphibia (両生類)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Caudata (有尾目)	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family	Ambystomatidae	Urolophidae
Genus	Ambystoma	Urolophus
Species	Ambystoma mavortium	Urolophus aurantiacus

Evolutionary Relationship

Barred Tiger Salamander and Hirata-ei share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Hirata-ei

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Barred Tiger Salamander	Hirata-ei
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Hirata-ei

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Barred Tiger Salamander

The Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) 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.