Lake Lerma Salamander vs Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma lermaense compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Lake Lerma Salamander is Endangered while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lake Lerma Salamander	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Amphibia (両生類)	Amphibia (両生類)
Order same	Caudata (有尾目)	Caudata (有尾目)
Family same	Ambystomatidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus same	Ambystoma	Ambystoma
Species	Ambystoma lermaense	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Lake Lerma Salamander and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ambystoma.

Conservation Status

Lake Lerma Salamander

EN — Endangered

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lake Lerma Salamander	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lake Lerma Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

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

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.