Iwami Salamander vs Tsushima Salamander

Hynobius iwami compared with Hynobius tsuensis

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Tsushima Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Tsushima 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 iwami	Hynobius tsuensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Tsushima Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Tsushima Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Tsushima Salamander

Habitat

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