Abe's Salamander vs Alder

Hynobius abei compared with Alnus glutinosa

Key Differences

  • Abe's Salamander is Endangered while Alder is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abe's Salamander Alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Hynobiidae Betulaceae
Genus Hynobius Alnus
Species Hynobius abei Alnus glutinosa

Conservation Status

Abe's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abe's Salamander Alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abe's Salamander

Habitat

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

Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

Abe's Salamander

The Abe's Salamander (Hynobius abei) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Alder

The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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