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Japanese Black Salamander

Hynobius nigrescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Amphibia (amphibien)
Order
Caudata (Caudata)
Family
Hynobiidae
Genus
Hynobius
Species
Hynobius nigrescens (Japanese Black Salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kurosanshouo

Similar Species in Hynobius

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Abu Salamander
Hynobius abuensis
Endangered
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
Endangered
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Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
Endangered
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Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
Vulnerable
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Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
Endangered
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Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
Vulnerable
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Iwami Salamander
Hynobius iwami
Endangered
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Abe's Salamander
Hynobius abei
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Black Salamander?
The scientific name of Japanese Black Salamander is Hynobius nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Hynobius.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Black Salamander?
Japanese Black Salamander (Hynobius nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Japanese Black Salamander belong to?
Japanese Black Salamander (Hynobius nigrescens) belongs to the genus Hynobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hynobiidae.
Is Japanese Black Salamander endangered?
No, Japanese Black Salamander (Hynobius nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese Black Salamander belong to?
Japanese Black Salamander (Hynobius nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Black Salamander?
The closest relatives of Japanese Black Salamander in the genus Hynobius include Abu Salamander, Akaishi Salamander, Aki Salamander, Amber-coloured Salamander, Boulengers oriental salamander.

Genus Hynobius — 20 Species

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Abu Salamander
Hynobius abuensis
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
EN 🐾
Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
EN 🐾
Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
VU 🐾
Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
EN 🐾
Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
VU 🐾
Iwami Salamander
Hynobius iwami
EN 🐾
San’in Salamander
Hynobius setoi
EN 🐾
Gensan salamander
Hynobius leechii
LC 🐾
Guabangshan Hynobiid
Hynobius guabangshanensis
CR 🐾
Taichu Salamander
Hynobius sonani
EN 🐾
Sobo Salamander
Hynobius shinichisatoi
EN 🐾
Highland Salamander
Hynobius utsunomiyaorum
VU 🐾
Nanhu Salamander
Hynobius glacialis
CR 🐾
Sagami salamander
Hynobius naevius
EN 🐾
Mahoroba Salamander
Hynobius guttatus
NT 🐾
Maoershan Hynobiid
Hynobius maoershanensis
CR 🐾
Mikawa Salamander
Hynobius mikawaensis
CR 🐾
Osumi Salamander
Hynobius osumiensis
EN 🐾
Abe's Salamander
Hynobius abei
EN
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