Japanese Giant Salamander
Andrias japonicus
Adults inhabit cold, fast-flowing rivers in wooded mountain regions, resting in deep crevices and burrows along the bank. Mostly active at night, they ambush fish, frogs, crustaceans, and other aquatic prey with a powerful bite. This species is among the largest salamanders in the world and can live for many decades.
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- Japanese Giant Salamander