Tokyo salamander
A species of Asian salamanders Scientific name : Hynobius tokyoensis Genus : Asian salamanders
Tokyo salamander, A species of Asian salamanders
Scientific name: Hynobius tokyoensis
Genus: Asian salamanders
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Description
The Tokyo salamander (Hynobius tokyoensis) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family, endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater springs, arable land, irrigated land, and canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
15-30 years
Diet
Tokyo salamander is primarily insectivorous, with a preference for small arthropods. Its diet consists of a range of spiders, beetles, and other invertebrates which it gleans from leaf litter and soil.
Appearance
Tokyo salamander is a relatively small salamander, with a slender body covered in smooth, moist skin. Their base color is dark brown to black, often marked with irregular lighter patches. They possess a long, rounded tail and four well-proportioned limbs. Gender differences are negligible. As they age, their color may slightly fade.
Behavior
Tokyo salamander is a solitary creature exhibiting primarily nocturnal habits. It shelters in forest-floor detritus, emerging during nighttime for foraging. Using a specialized tongue-type projection, it captures small invertebrates for sustenance. This species engages in unique breeding behavior, with males guarding fertilized eggs, displaying unusual paternal involvement. Frequency of aggressive territorial disputes peaks during breeding season.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Asiatic salamanders Genus
Asian salamanders Species
Tokyo salamander 
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