Iwami-sansyou-uwo vs Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Hynobius iwami compared with Hynobius fucus

Key Differences

• Iwami-sansyou-uwo is Endangered while Taiwan Lesser Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami-sansyou-uwo	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 iwami	Hynobius fucus

Evolutionary Relationship

Iwami-sansyou-uwo and Taiwan Lesser Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Iwami-sansyou-uwo

EN — Endangered

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami-sansyou-uwo	Taiwan Lesser Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iwami-sansyou-uwo

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.