The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Chinese Giant Salamander
Andrias davidianus
The largest amphibian on Earth — nearly two metres long, a living relic that has changed little in 170 million years.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
The largest amphibian on Earth — nearly two metres long, a living relic that has changed little in 170 million years.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2004 |
| Class / Order | Amphibia · Urodela |
| Family | Cryptobranchidae |
| Range | China |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Breathes largely through its wrinkled, folded skin.
- Nicknamed the 'infant fish' for its plaintive call.
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art print
Chinese Giant Salamander art print
Museum-grade art print from the Chinese Giant Salamander plate.
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Chinese Giant Salamander notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Chinese Giant Salamander plate.
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