Abu Salamander vs Malayan Water Shrew

Hynobius abuensis compared with Chimarrogale hantu

Key Differences

• Abu Salamander is Endangered while Malayan Water Shrew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abu Salamander	Malayan Water Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Hynobiidae	Soricidae
Genus	Hynobius	Chimarrogale
Species	Hynobius abuensis	Chimarrogale hantu

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Malayan Water Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Malayan Water Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abu Salamander	Malayan Water Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

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

Malayan Water Shrew

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.