Aki Salamander vs Broken-barred Roller

Hynobius akiensis compared with Ancylis unguicella

Key Differences

  • Aki Salamander is Endangered while Broken-barred Roller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aki Salamander Broken-barred Roller
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Insecta (Insects)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Hynobiidae Tortricidae
Genus Hynobius Ancylis
Species Hynobius akiensis Ancylis unguicella

Evolutionary Relationship

Aki Salamander and Broken-barred Roller share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Broken-barred Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aki Salamander Broken-barred Roller
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

Broken-barred Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Aki Salamander

The Aki Salamander (Hynobius akiensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Broken-barred Roller

The Broken-Barred Roller (Ancylis unguicella) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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