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Which amphibian endemic to Japan can grow almost 1.5 meters long?
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The Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) is an exceptionally large amphibian that occurs naturally only in Japan. Japanese information sources describe the species as one of the world's largest amphibians; it can grow almost 1.5 meters long and weigh up to about 30 kilograms. The animals live mainly in cool, oxygen-rich rivers and streams. Because of their lifestyle, they are often active at night and difficult to spot among rocks in the water. Japan's national parks describe the Japanese giant salamander as an endemic and protected species. Japanese national parks also present giant salamanders as examples of so-called “living fossils” in Japan's remarkable wildlife.
The Japanese giant salamander is an amphibian endemic to Japan and can grow almost 1.5 meters long.
