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Japanese Rift Salamander

Hynobius fossigenus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Amphibia (양서류)
Order
Caudata (도롱뇽목)
Family
Hynobiidae
Genus
Hynobius
Species
Hynobius fossigenus (Japanese Rift Salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Higashi-hida Sanshouuo

Similar Species in Hynobius

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고리도룡뇽
Hynobius yangi
Endangered
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제주도롱뇽
Hynobius quelpaertensis
Vulnerable
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
Endangered
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Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
Vulnerable
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Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
Endangered
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Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
Vulnerable
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Iwami Salamander
Hynobius iwami
Endangered
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Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Rift Salamander?
The scientific name of Japanese Rift Salamander is Hynobius fossigenus. It belongs to the genus Hynobius.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Rift Salamander?
Japanese Rift Salamander (Hynobius fossigenus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Japanese Rift Salamander belong to?
Japanese Rift Salamander (Hynobius fossigenus) belongs to the genus Hynobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hynobiidae.
Is Japanese Rift Salamander endangered?
Yes, Japanese Rift Salamander (Hynobius fossigenus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Japanese Rift Salamander belong to?
Japanese Rift Salamander (Hynobius fossigenus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Rift Salamander?
The closest relatives of Japanese Rift Salamander in the genus Hynobius include 고리도룡뇽, 제주도롱뇽, Akaishi Salamander, Amber-coloured Salamander, Boulengers oriental salamander.

Genus Hynobius — 20 Species

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고리도룡뇽
Hynobius yangi
EN 🐾
제주도롱뇽
Hynobius quelpaertensis
VU 🐾
Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
EN 🐾
Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
VU 🐾
Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
EN 🐾
Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
VU 🐾
San’in Salamander
Hynobius setoi
EN 🐾
Mahoroba Salamander
Hynobius guttatus
NT 🐾
Gensan salamander
Hynobius leechii
LC 🐾
Guabangshan Hynobiid
Hynobius guabangshanensis
CR 🐾
Taichu Salamander
Hynobius sonani
EN 🐾
Sobo Salamander
Hynobius shinichisatoi
EN 🐾
Highland Salamander
Hynobius utsunomiyaorum
VU 🐾
Nanhu Salamander
Hynobius glacialis
CR 🐾
Sagami salamander
Hynobius naevius
EN 🐾
Iwami Salamander
Hynobius iwami
EN 🐾
Maoershan Hynobiid
Hynobius maoershanensis
CR 🐾
Mikawa Salamander
Hynobius mikawaensis
CR 🐾
Osumi Salamander
Hynobius osumiensis
EN 🐾
Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
EN
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