Giant salamander

The Cryptobranchidae are a family of fully aquatic salamanders commonly known as the giant salamanders. They include the largest living amphibians. The family is native to China, Japan, and the eastern United States.

Japanese giant salamanders (Ōsanshōuo) are the second largest species of salamander around the world (after the Chinese ones). They are as large as 1.5 meters (5 feet) long. Last week one of them w…

This is a Chinese giant salamander, the world’s largest salamander. It can grow up to six feet long. It is highly endangered due to water pollution and harvest for the Chinese traditional medicine market. (by Andy Loves Hong Kong)

Meet the hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis). It’s the largest aquatic salamander in North America, growing up to 2 feet on average.…

Chinese Giant Salamander Phylum : Chordata Class : Amphibia Order : Caudata Family : Cryptobranchidae Genus : Andrias Species : dav...

The Chinese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and salamanders. It is fully aquatic and endemic to rocky mountain streams and lakes.

If you saw one, would you snap a photo… or run?