Iwami Salamander vs small tortoiseshell

Hynobius iwami compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	small tortoiseshell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Hynobiidae	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Hynobius	Aglais
Species	Hynobius iwami	Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami Salamander and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	small tortoiseshell
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

small tortoiseshell

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.