Tohoku Salamander vs Turkestanian Salamander

Hynobius lichenatus compared with Hynobius turkestanicus

Key Differences

• Tohoku Salamander is Least Concern while Turkestanian Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Tohoku Salamander	Turkestanian 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 lichenatus	Hynobius turkestanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Tohoku Salamander and Turkestanian Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Tohoku Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Turkestanian Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Tohoku Salamander	Turkestanian Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Tohoku Salamander

Habitat

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

Turkestanian Salamander

Habitat

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