Bekko Sanshouo vs Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Hynobius ikioi compared with Hynobius fucus

Key Differences

• Bekko Sanshouo is Vulnerable while Taiwan Lesser Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bekko Sanshouo	Taiwan Lesser 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 fucus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bekko Sanshouo

VU — Vulnerable

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bekko Sanshouo	Taiwan Lesser Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bekko Sanshouo

Habitat

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

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.