Alisan's Salamander vs Barred Tiger Salamander

Hynobius arisanensis compared with Ambystoma mavortium

Key Differences

• Alisan's Salamander is Endangered while Barred Tiger Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alisan's Salamander	Barred Tiger 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	Hynobiidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Hynobius	Ambystoma
Species	Hynobius arisanensis	Ambystoma mavortium

Evolutionary Relationship

Alisan's Salamander and Barred Tiger Salamander share a common ancestor at the Order level: Caudata. (Caudata)

Conservation Status

Alisan's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Barred Tiger Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alisan's Salamander	Barred Tiger Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alisan's Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Barred Tiger Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Alisan's Salamander

The Alisan's Salamander (Hynobius arisanensis) 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.

Barred Tiger Salamander

The Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) is a species in the genus Ambystoma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.