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Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

French salamandre maculée

Similar Species in Ambystoma

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axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Critically Endangered
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Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
Least Concern
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Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
Least Concern
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Granular Salamander
Ambystoma granulosum
Endangered
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Lake Lerma Salamander
Ambystoma lermaense
Endangered
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Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Ambystoma dumerilii
Critically Endangered
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Leora's Stream Salamander
Ambystoma leorae
Critically Endangered
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Anderson's Salamander
Ambystoma andersoni
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Salamander?
The scientific name of Spotted Salamander is Ambystoma maculatum. It belongs to the genus Ambystoma.
What is the conservation status of Spotted Salamander?
Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spotted Salamander live?
Spotted Salamander is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Spotted Salamander belong to?
Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) belongs to the genus Ambystoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Ambystomatidae.
Is Spotted Salamander endangered?
No, Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spotted Salamander belong to?
Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Spotted Salamander?
The closest relatives of Spotted Salamander in the genus Ambystoma include Anderson's Salamander, axolotl, Barred Tiger Salamander, Blue-Spotted Salamander, Granular Salamander.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ambystoma — 20 Species

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Anderson's Salamander
Ambystoma andersoni
CR 🐾
axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
CR 🐾
Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
LC 🐾
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
LC 🐾
Granular Salamander
Ambystoma granulosum
EN 🐾
Lake Lerma Salamander
Ambystoma lermaense
EN 🐾
Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Ambystoma dumerilii
CR 🐾
Leora's Stream Salamander
Ambystoma leorae
CR 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma ordinarium
EN 🐾
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
LC 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma rivulare
EN 🐾
Mountain Stream Siredon
Ambystoma altamirani
EN 🐾
Plateau Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma velasci
LC 🐾
Pine Woods Salamander
Ambystoma silvense
DD 🐾
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
LC
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Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
LC
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Axolotl
Ambystoma bombypellum
DD 🐾
Tarahumara Salamander
Ambystoma rosaceum
LC 🐾
Taylor's Salamander
Ambystoma taylori
CR 🐾
tiger salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
LC
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