Japanese Giant Salmander

Japanese Giant Salamander

The Japanese Giant Salamander is the second largest salamander out there behind the Chinese giant salamander. Just like other amphibians, they have skin flaps running along their whole bodies that are used to sense their environment and filter water so they are able to breathe. They secrete a slime that they use to get away from predators and if ingested is poisonous. Their diet consists of fish, insects, to even small mammals.

Fun Facts

• There are 3 different types of giant salamanders • The giant salamander is a key stone species which indicates a healthy environment • They have poor eyesight • They are a solitary species and will only seek out interaction from another during breeding season