AnAge entry for Andrias davidianus
Classification (HAGRID: 00143)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
Order: Caudata
Family: Cryptobranchidae
Genus: Andrias
- Species
- Andrias davidianus
- Common name
- Chinese giant salamander
- Synonyms
- Andrias davidianus davidianus, Sieboldia davidiana, Sieboldia davidi, Megalobatrachus sligoi, Megalobatrachus davidianus, Cryptobranchus davidianus, Megalobatrachus japonicus davidi, Megalobatrachus japonicus davidianus, Andrias scheuchzeri davidiana
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- Not yet established
- Observations
In captivity, these animals have been reported to live 19.9 years [0485]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, it is possible that they live much longer. Anecdotal reports suggest they can live over 50 years, but further studies are warranted.
Life history traits (averages)
- Female sexual maturity
- Male sexual maturity
- Incubation
- 55 days
- Metamorphosis
- Clutch size
- 500 (oviparous)
- Adult weight
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
- [0485] Andrew Snider and J. Bowler (1992), Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections, Second Edition
- [0749] AmphibiaWeb
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 202085
- Animal Diversity Web
- ADW account
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- NCBI Taxonomy
- Taxonomy ID 141262
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