ARKive - Japanese giant salamander - Andrias japonicus- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus)

Stony coral (Porites deformis)
Information on Porites deformis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Honeycomb coral (Favites abdita)
Favites abdita is part of the Faviidae family, a common group of reef-building, ‘stony’ corals, characterised by a hard, calcareous skeleton... More 4 Images 0 videos
Yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata)
The yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) is semi-aquatic, and gets its name from the distinct, vibrant yellow markings on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda)
A relatively large species, the common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) is unfortunately not as common as its name suggests, and is considered... More 18 Images 1 Video
Torreya (Torreya nucifera)
Information on Torreya nucifera is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Small knob coral (Plesiastrea versipora)
One of just two species in its genus, Plesiastrea versipora forms large colonies, which can measure several metres in diameter at high... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cactus coral (Pavona decussata)
Information on the cactus coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Sika deer (Cervus nippon)
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) has a greyish-brown coat in winter, which becomes lighter in colour in summer, with light spots and a dark... More 21 Images 2 Videos
Smoothtail devil ray (Mobula thurstoni)
Like other rays, the smoothtail devil ray has a distinctive disc-like body with large, triangular pectoral fins that function like ‘wings’... More 5 Images 0 videos
Bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus)
Named for its bronze, or sometimes greyish-bronze upperside, this is a large, fairly slender shark with a moderately long and slightly... More 12 Images 1 Video
Japanese dormouse (Glirulus japonicus)
Dormice are the intermediates, in form and behaviour, between mice and squirrels, and this attractive Japanese dormouse is the only species... More 1 Image 0 videos
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour... More 11 Images 12 Videos
Blacktip topeshark (Hypogaleus hyugaensis)
The blacktip topeshark (Hypogaleus hyugaensis) is a small, slender hound shark (a shark of the family Triakidae) with a greyish-bronze body... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pfeffer’s reed snake (Calamaria pfefferi)
Information on Pfeffer’s reed snake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of... More 57 Images 15 Videos
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
This attractive mammal has a chestnut upper body, with buff to cream underside, noticeable ear tufts and the famous fluffy tail. The red... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Ryukyu tip-nosed frog (Odorrana narina)
Information on the Ryukyu tip-nosed frog (Odorrana narina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Head coral (Favia favus)
Information on Favia favus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Information on the leopard cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 5 Videos
Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana)
Information on the Chilean devil ray is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris)
The sea otter, the smallest marine mammal in the world, is well adapted for its predominately aquatic lifestyle, possessing a strong... More 44 Images 16 Videos
Kuroiwa's ground gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwae)
Information on the Kuroiwa's ground gecko is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Mushroom coral (Ctenactis albitentaculata)
A member of the Fungiidae family of corals, also known as ‘mushroom corals’ due to their superficial resemblance to mushrooms, Ctenactis... More 6 Images 0 videos
Coconut crab (Birgus latro)
The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a type of land hermit crab with a spectacular appearance and intriguing biology. Able to grow to... More 19 Images 6 Videos
Ishikawa's frog (Odorrana ishikawae)
Information on Ishikawa's frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Mangrove skimmer (Orthetrum poecilops)
Information on the mangroove skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chosenia (Chosenia arbutifolia)
Information on Chosenia arbutifolia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus)
Information on the black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos
Honeycomb coral (Favia maritima)
Information on Favia maritima is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 1 Video
Turbinaria coral (Turbinaria bifrons)
Like other colony-forming corals, Turbinaria bifrons colonies are composed of numerous small polyps, which are soft-bodied animals, related... More 1 Image 0 videos

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