Iwami Salamander vs Lamulate Shrew

Hynobius iwami compared with Chodsigoa lamula

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Lamulate Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Lamulate Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Hynobiidae	Soricidae
Genus	Hynobius	Chodsigoa
Species	Hynobius iwami	Chodsigoa lamula

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and Lamulate Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Lamulate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Lamulate Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Lamulate Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.