Formosan Serow vs Luschan's salamander

Capricornis swinhoei compared with Lyciasalamandra luschani

Key Differences

• Formosan Serow is Least Concern while Luschan's salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Serow	Luschan's salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Salamandridae
Genus	Capricornis	Lyciasalamandra
Species	Capricornis swinhoei	Lyciasalamandra luschani

Evolutionary Relationship

Formosan Serow and Luschan's salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Formosan Serow

LC — Least Concern

Luschan's salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Serow	Luschan's salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Luschan's salamander

Habitat

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