Amphibians > Giant Salamanders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: South China Giant SalamanderScientific Name: Andrias sligoiType: Amphibian (Cryptobranchidae / Giant Salamander)Size: Total length: up to 1.8–2.0 m (5.9–6.6 ft; the world’s largest living amphibian)Weight: Up to 45–50 kg (100–110...
Amphibians > Giant Salamanders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gulf Coast WaterdogScientific Name: Necturus beyeriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Giant SalamandersSize: Total adult length 15 to 22 cm (6 to 9 in); maximum up to 25 cm (10 in)Weight: 40 to 80 g (1.4 to 2.8 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the...
Amphibians > Giant Salamanders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Barred Tiger SalamanderScientific Name: Ambystoma mavortiumCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Giant SalamandersSize: Total adult length 18 to 28 cm (7 to 11 in); record specimens up to 35 cm (14 in)Weight: 60 to 140 g (2.1 to 4.9 oz)Lifespan: 12...
