Hida Salamander vs Iwami Salamander

Hynobius kimurae compared with Hynobius iwami

Key Differences

• Hida Salamander is Least Concern while Iwami Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hida Salamander	Iwami 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 kimurae	Hynobius iwami

Evolutionary Relationship

Hida Salamander and Iwami Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Hida Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hida Salamander	Iwami Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hida Salamander

Habitat

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

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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