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Axolotl vs Blue-spotted Salamander

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Axolotl

Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

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Blue-spotted Salamander

Blue-spotted Salamander

Ambystoma laterale

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Size

Axolotl

Axolotl

0.45 m

Human

1.75 m

Blue-spotted Salamander

Blue-spotted Salamander

0.14 m

AxolotlBlue-spotted Salamander
Weight60–300 g2–6 g
Length15–45 cm8–14 cm
Lifespan10–15 yrs8–15 yrs
Incubation14 days30 days
Offspring100–1000 100–500
DietCarnivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusCritically EndangeredLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationSedentaryResident
HabitatLake, WetlandForest, Wetland, Woodland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyAmbystomatidaeAmbystomatidae
OrderUrodelaCaudata