Abu Salamander vs Blue-Spotted Salamander

Hynobius abuensis compared with Ambystoma laterale

Key Differences

• Abu Salamander is Endangered while Blue-Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abu Salamander	Blue-Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Hynobiidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Hynobius	Ambystoma
Species	Hynobius abuensis	Ambystoma laterale

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Blue-Spotted Salamander share a common ancestor at the Order level: Caudata. (Caudata)

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Blue-Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abu Salamander	Blue-Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

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

Blue-Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Abu Salamander

The Abu Salamander (Hynobius abuensis) 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.

Blue-Spotted Salamander

The Blue-Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.