Aki Salamander vs Setouchi Salamander

Hynobius akiensis compared with Hynobius setouchi

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aki 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 akiensis Hynobius setouchi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

Setouchi Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aki Salamander Setouchi Salamander
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

Setouchi Salamander

Habitat

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

Aki Salamander

The Aki Salamander (Hynobius akiensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Setouchi Salamander

No description available.

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