Central asian salamander
A species of Ranodon Scientific name : Ranodon sibiricus Genus : Ranodon
Central asian salamander, A species of Ranodon
Scientific name: Ranodon sibiricus
Genus: Ranodon
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Description
The Central Asian salamander (Ranodon sibiricus) is a species of salamander in the monotypic genus Ranodon of the Hynobiidae family. In Kazakhstan and Russia, it is called the Semirechensk salamander (Kazakh: ÐеÑÑÑÑ Ð°ÑÒÑÑбалÑÒÑ; Russian: СемиÑеÑенÑкий лÑгÑÑкозÑб), while in China, it is called the Xinjiang salamander (Chinese: æ°çåé²µ; Uyghur: Ø´ÙÙØ¬Ø§Ú Ø³Ø§ÙاÙ
اÙدراسÙâ).
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Central asian salamander has a preference for invertebrates including worms and insects. In their larval stage, it feeds primarily on ostracods and cladocerans, transitioning to more diverse prey as they mature.
Appearance
The central asian salamander is a large amphibian with a thickset body covered in smooth, cyan-blue skin. Its head is flat and broad, sporting a pair of bulging golden eyes. It possesses short limbs which end in webbed fingers and toes. The most conspicuous feature is its bright yellow belly covered with random dark spots, which are more prominent in males. The central asian salamander's tail is flattened laterally, assisting in swimming.
Behavior
Central asian salamander is largely nocturnal, foraging in moist habitats at night, and remaining hidden beneath stones and in burrows during the day. This solitary species is highly territorial, with males exhibiting aggressive behavior to defend their domains. Breeding season elicits a unique vocalization and egg-guarding behavior from the males.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Asiatic salamanders Genus
Ranodon Species
Central asian salamander 
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