Andrias
| Andrias | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Andrias japonicus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Cryptobranchidae |
| Genus: | Andrias Tschudi, 1837 |
| Species | |
|
3, see text | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Megalobatrachus | |
Andrias is a genus of giant salamanders. It includes the largest salamanders in the world, with A. japonicus reaching a length of 1.44 metres (4 ft 9 in), and A. davidianus reaching 1.80 metres (5 ft 11 in). The species A. scheuchzeri is only known from fossils, although some consider it synonymous with A. davidianus.
Species
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Andrias japonicus | Japanese giant salamander | Japan |
 | Andrias davidianus | Chinese giant salamander | China |
References
- AmphibiaWeb - Andrias japonicus. Accessed 2008-04-08.
- AmphibiaWeb - Andrias davidianus. Accessed 2008-04-08.
- Amphibian Species of the World 5.1. Accessed 2008-04-10.
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