Iwami Salamander vs Taiwan salamander

Hynobius iwami compared with Hynobius formosanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Taiwan 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 iwami	Hynobius formosanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Taiwan salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Taiwan salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.