Andrias davidianus; Chinese Giant Salamander

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Andrias davidianus; Chinese Giant Salamander

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Andrias davidianus
Chinese Giant Salamander

Photographer: Pierre Mercan
Collection: AmphibiaWeb

ID: 0000 0000 0711 0205 (2011-07-04)

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date of photo Jul 21, 2007

this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected

photo location Jiangxi, China

animal's place of origin NE Jiangxi Province (China)

family Cryptobranchidae

order Caudata

class Amphibia

notes Adult Salamander in a farm. Fed on living and dead fish. About 1m. beige and brown markings. The chinese name is wawayu 'Baby fish' because the animal makes a strange baby like scream. Also named 'DogFish' beacause of his paws.

photo category: Animal - Amphibian

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

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