Iwami-sansyou-uwo vs Taiwan salamander

Hynobius iwami compared with Hynobius formosanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iwami-sansyou-uwo	Taiwan 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 formosanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Iwami-sansyou-uwo

EN — Endangered

Taiwan salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iwami-sansyou-uwo	Taiwan 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 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.