Aki Salamander vs Japanese Black Salamander

Hynobius akiensis compared with Hynobius nigrescens

Key Differences

• Aki Salamander is Endangered while Japanese Black Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aki Salamander	Japanese Black 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 same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius akiensis	Hynobius nigrescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Aki Salamander and Japanese Black Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Japanese Black Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aki Salamander	Japanese Black Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

Japanese Black Salamander

Habitat

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

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.