Bekko Sanshouo vs Taichu Salamander

Hynobius ikioi compared with Hynobius sonani

Key Differences

• Bekko Sanshouo is Vulnerable while Taichu Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bekko Sanshouo	Taichu Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Amphibia (両生類)	Amphibia (両生類)
Order same	Caudata (有尾目)	Caudata (有尾目)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius ikioi	Hynobius sonani

Evolutionary Relationship

Bekko Sanshouo and Taichu Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Bekko Sanshouo

VU — Vulnerable

Taichu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bekko Sanshouo	Taichu Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bekko Sanshouo

Habitat

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

Taichu Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bekko Sanshouo

The Amber-coloured Salamander (Hynobius ikioi) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.