Aki Salamander vs 觀霧山椒魚

Hynobius akiensis compared with Hynobius fucus

Key Differences

• Aki Salamander is Endangered while 觀霧山椒魚 is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aki Salamander	觀霧山椒魚
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Amphibia (两栖动物)	Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order same	Caudata (有尾目)	Caudata (有尾目)
Family same	Hynobiidae	Hynobiidae
Genus same	Hynobius	Hynobius
Species	Hynobius akiensis	Hynobius fucus

Evolutionary Relationship

Aki Salamander and 觀霧山椒魚 share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hynobius.

Conservation Status

Aki Salamander

EN — Endangered

觀霧山椒魚

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aki Salamander	觀霧山椒魚
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aki Salamander

Habitat

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

觀霧山椒魚

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.

Aki Salamander

The Aki Salamander (Hynobius akiensis) 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.