Iwami Salamander vs Lowe's Shrew

Hynobius iwami compared with Chodsigoa parca

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Lowe's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Lowe's 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 parca

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Lowe's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Lowe's Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Lowe's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.