Japanese clawed salamander
A species of Clawed salamanders Scientific name : Onychodactylus japonicus Genus : Clawed salamanders
Japanese clawed salamander, A species of Clawed salamanders
Scientific name: Onychodactylus japonicus
Genus: Clawed salamanders
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Description
The Japanese clawed salamander (Onychodactylus japonicus) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family, endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rivers.
General Info
Lifespan
18-30 years
Diet
Japanese clawed salamander primarily feeds on various small invertebrates, including insects and arachnids. Sometimes, it consumes other amphibians, demonstrating opportunistic carnivorous feeding habits.
Appearance
Japanese clawed salamander is a slender, medium-sized salamander with short, robust legs. Its skin is soft and moist, displaying a colour pattern ranging from dark brown to greyish-blue, often adorned with small white specks. The species has a long, thin tail and both its feet and tail end in sharp points. Japanese clawed salamander does not demonstrate significant visual differences by age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Japanese clawed salamander typically exhibits nocturnal, solitary behavior. It is a remarkable swimmer, using its limbs in coordination with its tail during locomotion. It occupies a small range and, rather than aggressive defense, it may practice avoidance or hiding under rocks or within crevices to protect its territory. Capturing prey, this amphibian will employ a 'sit-and-wait' tactic.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Asiatic salamanders Genus
Clawed salamanders Species
Japanese clawed salamander 
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