Akaishi-sansyouo vs Taiwan Lesser Salamander

Hynobius katoi compared with Hynobius fucus

Key Differences

• Akaishi-sansyouo is Endangered while Taiwan Lesser Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Akaishi-sansyouo	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 katoi	Hynobius fucus

Evolutionary Relationship

Akaishi-sansyouo and Taiwan Lesser Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Akaishi-sansyouo

EN — Endangered

Taiwan Lesser Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Akaishi-sansyouo	Taiwan Lesser Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Akaishi-sansyouo

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.

Akaishi-sansyouo

The Akaishi Salamander (Hynobius katoi) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.