California alder vs Iwami Salamander

Alnus rhombifolia compared with Hynobius iwami

Key Differences

• California alder is Least Concern while Iwami Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California alder	Iwami Salamander
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Betulaceae	Hynobiidae
Genus	Alnus	Hynobius
Species	Alnus rhombifolia	Hynobius iwami

Conservation Status

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California alder	Iwami Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.