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Iwami Salamander

Hynobius iwami

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Iwami-sansyou-uwo

Similar Species in Hynobius

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Abu Salamander
Hynobius abuensis
Endangered
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
Endangered
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Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
Endangered
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Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
Vulnerable
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Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
Endangered
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Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
Vulnerable
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San’in Salamander
Hynobius setoi
Endangered
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Abe's Salamander
Hynobius abei
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iwami Salamander?
The scientific name of Iwami Salamander is Hynobius iwami. It belongs to the genus Hynobius.
What is the conservation status of Iwami Salamander?
Iwami Salamander (Hynobius iwami) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Iwami Salamander belong to?
Iwami Salamander (Hynobius iwami) belongs to the genus Hynobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hynobiidae.
Is Iwami Salamander endangered?
Yes, Iwami Salamander (Hynobius iwami) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Iwami Salamander belong to?
Iwami Salamander (Hynobius iwami) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Iwami Salamander?
The closest relatives of Iwami Salamander in the genus Hynobius include Abu Salamander, Akaishi Salamander, Aki Salamander, Amber-coloured Salamander, Boulengers oriental salamander.

Genus Hynobius — 20 Species

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Abu Salamander
Hynobius abuensis
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
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Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
EN 🐾
Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
VU 🐾
Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
EN 🐾
Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
VU
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Iwami Salamander
Hynobius iwami
EN
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San’in Salamander
Hynobius setoi
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Gensan salamander
Hynobius leechii
LC 🐾
Guabangshan Hynobiid
Hynobius guabangshanensis
CR 🐾
Taichu Salamander
Hynobius sonani
EN 🐾
Sobo Salamander
Hynobius shinichisatoi
EN 🐾
Highland Salamander
Hynobius utsunomiyaorum
VU 🐾
Nanhu Salamander
Hynobius glacialis
CR 🐾
Sagami salamander
Hynobius naevius
EN 🐾
Mahoroba Salamander
Hynobius guttatus
NT 🐾
Maoershan Hynobiid
Hynobius maoershanensis
CR 🐾
Mikawa Salamander
Hynobius mikawaensis
CR 🐾
Osumi Salamander
Hynobius osumiensis
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Abe's Salamander
Hynobius abei
EN
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