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Mikawa Salamander

Hynobius mikawaensis

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order
Caudata (ซาลาแมนเดอร์)
Family
Hynobiidae
Genus
Hynobius
Species
Hynobius mikawaensis (Mikawa Salamander)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mikawa-sansyou-uwo

Similar Species in Hynobius

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Abu Salamander
Hynobius abuensis
Endangered
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
Endangered
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Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
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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Abe's Salamander
Hynobius abei
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Hynobius — 20 Species

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Abu Salamander
Hynobius abuensis
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Akaishi Salamander
Hynobius katoi
EN 🐾
Aki Salamander
Hynobius akiensis
EN 🐾
Amber-coloured Salamander
Hynobius ikioi
VU 🐾
Boulengers oriental salamander
Hynobius boulengeri
EN 🐾
Chugoku Blotched Salamander
Hynobius sematonotos
VU 🐾
Iwami Salamander
Hynobius iwami
EN 🐾
San’in Salamander
Hynobius setoi
EN 🐾
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 🐾
Mahoroba Salamander
Hynobius guttatus
NT 🐾
Maoershan Hynobiid
Hynobius maoershanensis
CR
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Mikawa Salamander
Hynobius mikawaensis
CR
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Osumi Salamander
Hynobius osumiensis
EN 🐾
Abe's Salamander
Hynobius abei
EN
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