Abe's Salamander vs Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Hynobius abei compared with Hynobius fucus

Key Differences

• Abe's Salamander is Endangered while Taiwan Lesser Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abe's Salamander	Taiwan Lesser Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (amphibien)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius abei	Hynobius fucus

Evolutionary Relationship

Abe's Salamander and Taiwan Lesser Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Abe's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abe's Salamander	Taiwan Lesser Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abe's Salamander

Habitat

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

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Abe's Salamander

The Abe's Salamander (Hynobius abei) 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.