Chinese Hynobiid vs Smaller Blotched Salamander

Hynobius chinensis compared with Hynobius stejnegeri

Key Differences

• Chinese Hynobiid is Data Deficient while Smaller Blotched Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Hynobiid	Smaller Blotched Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius chinensis	Hynobius stejnegeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Hynobiid and Smaller Blotched Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Chinese Hynobiid

DD — Data Deficient

Smaller Blotched Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Hynobiid	Smaller Blotched Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Hynobiid

Habitat

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

Smaller Blotched Salamander

Habitat

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

Chinese Hynobiid

The Chinese Hynobiid (Hynobius chinensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.