Japanese Giant Salamander Habitat (Maniwa)

オオサンショウウオ生息地 · Oosanshouuoseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: April 8, 1927
Location: 岡山県真庭市
Prefectures: Okayama
Scientific name: Andrias japonicus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Giant Salamander

The Japanese Giant Salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and can grow to more than a meter in length. It is nocturnal and hides in rock crevices of clean rivers, feeding on fish, freshwater crabs and other prey. Endemic to Japan, the species is a Special Natural Monument, and habitats in Gifu, Okayama, Oita and elsewhere are also designated Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Japanese Giant Salamander Habitat (Maniwa) is a National Natural Monument of Japan (岡山県真庭市). The Japanese Giant Salamander is one of the world's…

The designated site is in 岡山県真庭市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.