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Axolotl vs Spotted Salamander

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

Axolotl

Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

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Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

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Size

Axolotl

Axolotl

0.45 m

Human

1.75 m

Spotted Salamander

Spotted Salamander

0.25 m

AxolotlSpotted Salamander
Weight60–300 g8–14 g
Length15–45 cm15–25 cm
Lifespan10–15 yrs20–32 yrs
Incubation14 days20 days
Offspring100–1000 50–250
DietCarnivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusCritically EndangeredLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationSedentaryPartial Migrant
HabitatLake, WetlandForest, Wetland, Woodland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyAmbystomatidaeAmbystomatidae
OrderUrodelaCaudata