Abu Salamander vs Gray-shanked Douc Langur

Hynobius abuensis compared with Pygathrix cinerea

Key Differences

  • Abu Salamander is Endangered while Gray-shanked Douc Langur is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abu Salamander Gray-shanked Douc Langur
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Primates (Primates)
Family Hynobiidae Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
Genus Hynobius Pygathrix
Species Hynobius abuensis Pygathrix cinerea

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Gray-shanked Douc Langur share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Gray-shanked Douc Langur

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abu Salamander Gray-shanked Douc Langur
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

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

Gray-shanked Douc Langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Gray-shanked Douc Langur

No description available.

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