Iwami Salamander vs Japanese Black Salamander

Hynobius iwami compared with Hynobius nigrescens

Key Differences

• Iwami Salamander is Endangered while Japanese Black Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami Salamander	Japanese Black Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amfibia)	Amphibia (Amfibia)
Order same	Caudata (Salamander)	Caudata (Salamander)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius iwami	Hynobius nigrescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Japanese Black Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami Salamander	Japanese Black Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami Salamander

Habitat

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

Japanese Black Salamander

Habitat

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