Andrias japonicus; Japanese Giant Salamander

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Andrias japonicus; Japanese Giant Salamander

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Andrias japonicus
Japanese Giant Salamander

Photographer: Kelly Sweet
Collection: AmphibiaWeb

ID: 1111 1111 1111 7583 (2008-07-23)

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date of photo unknown

this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected

photo location On location for film shoot

animal's place of origin Japan

family Cryptobranchidae

order Caudata

class Amphibia

notes This salamander measured 144 cm and weighed 39 kilos.

photo category: Animal - Amphibian

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL

common names Japanese Giant Salamander (AW ) Japanese Giant Salamander (photographer)

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