Abu Salamander vs Setouchi Salamander

Hynobius abuensis compared with Hynobius setouchi

Key Differences

• Abu Salamander is Endangered while Setouchi Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abu Salamander	Setouchi Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Urodela)	Caudata (Urodela)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius abuensis	Hynobius setouchi

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Setouchi Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Setouchi Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abu Salamander	Setouchi Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

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

Setouchi Salamander

Habitat

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

Abu Salamander

The Abu Salamander (Hynobius abuensis) 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.