Asia Trip 2009 : Taiwan : Chinese Giant Salamander (Andrias davidianus) : Ultra Rare

[neoprodigy]

The Chinese giant salamander is the largest living species of amphibian, reaching a maximum length of 1.8 metres. It lives in cool, fast-flowing streams and mountain lakes and predominantly feeds on fish and crustaceans. The breeding season occurs between August and September when 500 eggs are laid in a burrow guarded by the male. This species is threatened by over-harvesting for the food trade, as well as the destruction and degradation of its habitat. It is now Critically Endangered, having undergone a massive population decline over the last 30 years.

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[The Red Severum]

are these yours?

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Awesome man, I'll take a pair!

 

[neoprodigy]

are these yours?

no.. they are not...

http://www.edgeofexistence.org/amphibians/species_info.php?id=547

 

[neoprodigy]

Awesome man, I'll take a pair!

lol....i know how you feel....

 

[Death Pony]

Too cool!!!!! How big were they? One of my favorite animals when I was younger.

 

[jm1212]

lets see some fully grown ones :evil_lol:

 

[NilsBaees]

look at all those SHRIMP!!!
nice salamanders! I wish they weren't endangered

 

[phreeflow]

Are those guys eating RCS for dinner? NICE!

 

[neoprodigy]

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