Iwami Salamander vs Large Long-clawed Akodont

Hynobius iwami compared with Chelemys megalonyx

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Large Long-clawed Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hynobiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hynobius	Chelemys
Species	Hynobius iwami	Chelemys megalonyx

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and Large Long-clawed Akodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Large Long-clawed Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Large Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.