Abe's Salamander vs Iyoshima Salamander

Hynobius abei compared with Hynobius kuishiensis

Key Differences

• Abe's Salamander is Endangered while Iyoshima Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abe's Salamander	Iyoshima 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 abei	Hynobius kuishiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Abe's Salamander and Iyoshima Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Abe's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Iyoshima Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abe's Salamander	Iyoshima Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abe's Salamander

Habitat

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

Iyoshima Salamander

Habitat

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

Abe's Salamander

The Abe's Salamander (Hynobius abei) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.