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Kurosanshouo (Japanese Black Salamander)

Hynobius nigrescens

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kurosanshouo

Similar Species in Hynobius

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Abe Sanshouo
Hynobius abei
Endangered
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Abu-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius abuensis
Endangered
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Akaishi-sansyouo
Hynobius katoi
Endangered
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Aki-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius akiensis
Endangered
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Bekko Sanshouo
Hynobius ikioi
Vulnerable
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Buchi Sanshouo
Hynobius naevius
Endangered
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Chikushi-buchi-sanshou-uwo
Hynobius oyamai
Vulnerable
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Chugoku-buchi-sanshou-uwo
Hynobius sematonotos
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kurosanshouo?
The scientific name of Kurosanshouo is Hynobius nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Hynobius.
What is the conservation status of Kurosanshouo?
Kurosanshouo (Hynobius nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kurosanshouo belong to?
Kurosanshouo (Hynobius nigrescens) belongs to the genus Hynobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hynobiidae.
Is Kurosanshouo endangered?
No, Kurosanshouo (Hynobius nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kurosanshouo belong to?
Kurosanshouo (Hynobius nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Kurosanshouo?
The closest relatives of Kurosanshouo in the genus Hynobius include Abe Sanshouo, Abu-sansyou-uwo, Akaishi-sansyouo, Aki-sansyou-uwo, Bekko Sanshouo.

Genus Hynobius — 20 Species

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Abe Sanshouo
Hynobius abei
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Abu-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius abuensis
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Akaishi-sansyouo
Hynobius katoi
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Aki-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius akiensis
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Bekko Sanshouo
Hynobius ikioi
VU 🐾
Buchi Sanshouo
Hynobius naevius
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Chikushi-buchi-sanshou-uwo
Hynobius oyamai
VU 🐾
Chugoku-buchi-sanshou-uwo
Hynobius sematonotos
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Ezo Sanshouo
Hynobius retardatus
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Hakuba Sanshouo
Hynobius hidamontanus
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Hiba-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius utsunomiyaorum
VU 🐾
Hida Sanshouo
Hynobius kimurae
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Higashi-hida Sanshouuo
Hynobius fossigenus
VU 🐾
Hokuriku Sanshouo
Hynobius takedai
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Iwami-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius iwami
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Iyoshima-sansyou-uwo
Hynobius kuishiensis
VU 🐾
Kasumi Sanshouo
Hynobius nebulosus
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Kogota Buchi Sanshouwo
Hynobius stejnegeri
NT
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Kurosanshouo
Hynobius nigrescens
LC
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Mahoroba-sanshou-uwo
Hynobius guttatus
NT
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