Iwami Salamander vs Noboribetsu salamander

Hynobius iwami compared with Hynobius retardatus

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Noboribetsu salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Noboribetsu salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius iwami	Hynobius retardatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and Noboribetsu salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Noboribetsu salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Noboribetsu salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Noboribetsu salamander

Habitat

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