Iwami Salamander vs Lofty Pericote

Hynobius iwami compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Lofty Pericote
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	Auliscomys
Species	Hynobius iwami	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.