Critically Endangered
Chinese Giant Salamander
Andrias davidianus
The Chinese giant salamander is one of the largest amphibians in the world and inhabits cool, fast-flowing mountain streams.
Category
Amphibian
Habitat
Mountain stream
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
30-60 years
Size
1-1.8 m
Scientific Name
Andrias davidianus
About Chinese Giant Salamander
The Chinese giant salamander is one of the largest amphibians in the world and inhabits cool, fast-flowing mountain streams.
It belongs to the Amphibian group and is commonly associated with mountain stream habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 30-60 years, a size of 1-1.8 m, a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
Fun Fact
It breathes mostly through its wrinkled skin, which helps absorb oxygen from water.
Where Chinese Giant Salamander Lives
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