Aki Salamander vs Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Hynobius akiensis compared with Hynobius fucus

Key Differences

• Aki Salamander is Endangered while Taiwan Lesser Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aki Salamander	Taiwan Lesser 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 fucus

Evolutionary Relationship

Aki Salamander and Taiwan Lesser Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aki Salamander	Taiwan Lesser Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.