Aki Salamander vs Hare's-tail

Hynobius akiensis compared with Lagurus ovatus

Key Differences

  • Aki Salamander is Endangered while Hare's-tail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aki Salamander Hare's-tail
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Caudata (Caudata) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hynobiidae Cricetidae
Genus Hynobius Lagurus
Species Hynobius akiensis Lagurus ovatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Aki Salamander and Hare's-tail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Hare's-tail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aki Salamander Hare's-tail
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

Hare's-tail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).

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.

Hare's-tail

No description available.

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