Giant Salamander - Blog Posts

closely related to the Mud Puppy, which is about two feet long and found in south and southeastern united states.

The Cryptobranchidae, or giant salamander, they are the largest living amphibians known today. (Source)

Japanese Giant Salamanders (Andrias japonicus), family Cryptobranchidae,  found in SW Japan

One of the largest amphibians in the world, this huge salamander grows up to a length of 4.46 ft.

Photographs by https://indopacificimages.com/

Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), family Cryptobranchidae, eastern United States

The smallest of the "Giant Salamanders" in the family Cryptobranchidae, this aquatic salamander is nonetheless quite large, growing to a length of up to 29 inches.

While only considered "Vulnerable" nationally, this species is considered endangered in some states.

photographs by David Herasimtschuk