Iwami Salamander vs Large Japanese Mole

Hynobius iwami compared with Mogera wogura

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Large Japanese Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Large Japanese Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Hynobiidae	Talpidae
Genus	Hynobius	Mogera
Species	Hynobius iwami	Mogera wogura

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and Large Japanese Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Large Japanese Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Large Japanese Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Large Japanese Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.