Michoacan Stream Salamander vs Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma ordinarium compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Michoacan Stream Salamander is Endangered while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Michoacan Stream Salamander	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Amphibia (양서류)	Amphibia (양서류)
Order same	Caudata (도롱뇽목)	Caudata (도롱뇽목)
Family same	Ambystomatidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus same	Ambystoma	Ambystoma
Species	Ambystoma ordinarium	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Michoacan Stream Salamander and Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ambystoma.

Conservation Status

Michoacan Stream Salamander

EN — Endangered

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Michoacan Stream Salamander	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Michoacan Stream 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.