Taiwan Salamander
Hynobius formosanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyHynobiidae (Asian Salamanders)
- GenusHynobius (Asian Salamanders)
- SpeciesHynobius formosanus (Taiwan Salamander)
About the Taiwan Salamander
Hynobius formosanus, the Taiwan salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae, endemic to Taiwan, where it occurs in the high mountains at around 2,100 m (6,900 ft). Its natural habitats are from open alpine habitats to shaded moist evergreen forests. Adults have a total length of 58–98 mm (2.3–3.9 in).
List of protected species in Taiwan List of endemic species of Taiwan Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taiwan Salamander in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Salamander in Taroko National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Salamander sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Salamander in Taroko National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Salamander in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.