Oki salamander

Oki salamander
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Hynobiidae
Genus: Hynobius
Species: H. okiensis
Binomial name
Hynobius okiensis
Sato, 1940

The Oki salamander (Hynobius okiensis) is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae, endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  • Kaneko, Y.; Matsui, M. (2004). "Hynobius okiensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T10616A3205568. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T10616A3205568.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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