Japanese Clawed Salamander
Onychodactylus japonicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyHynobiidae (Asian Salamanders)
- GenusOnychodactylus (Clawed Salamanders)
- SpeciesOnychodactylus japonicus (Japanese Clawed Salamander)
About the Japanese Clawed Salamander
The Japanese clawed salamander (Onychodactylus japonicus) is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae, endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rivers. The species, which is about 4 to 7 inches in length, is characterized by its thin brown skin with an orange patterned stripe along its back, as well as orange spots on their heads and on top of their legs. The diet of this species includes a variety of aquatic invertebrates such as clams, snails, and shrimp, while adult individuals also consume terrestrial invertebrates like worms, spiders, and flies. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Japanese Clawed Salamander in Nikko National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikko National Park | 🇯🇵 Japan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Japanese Clawed Salamander in Nikko National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Japanese Clawed Salamander sighting in Nikko National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Japanese Clawed Salamander in Nikko National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Japanese Clawed Salamander in Nikko National Park in our monthly data.