AnAge entry for Andrias japonicus

Classification (HAGRID: 00122)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Cryptobranchidae
                    Genus: Andrias
Species
Andrias japonicus
Common name
Japanese giant salamander
Synonyms
Andrias davidianus japonicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
55 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

The longest-lived amphibians on record, it is possible that these animals feature negligible senescence. Their longevity may be underestimated and there are anecdotal claims that these animals live up to 80 or even 100 years.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 550259
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 166789
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