Hynobiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Caudata, class Amphibia. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
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Hynobius yiwuensis Cai, 1985
Hynobius yiwuensis, the Yiwu salamander, is a hynobiid salamander endemic to cen…
Hynobius leechii Boulenger, 1887
Hynobius leechii, the Korean or Gensan salamander, is the most common salamander…
Hynobius arisanensis Maki, 1922
The Alishan salamander (Hynobius arisanensis) is a Taiwan-endemic hynobiid salam…
Hynobius yangi Kim, Min & Matsui, 2003
Hynobius yangi is an endangered salamander that lives in Korean hilly forests, b…
Salamandrella keyserlingii Dybowski, 1870
Salamandrella keyserlingii is a cold-tolerant salamander native to Northeast Asi…
Hynobius quelpaertensis Mori, 1928
Hynobius quelpaertensis (Jeju salamander) is a salamander species found on water…
Hynobiidae animals belong to the Caudata order in the Animalia kingdom. This salamander is well known for its ability to survive deep freezes at temperatures as low as −50 °C. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Hynobiidae is classified in the order Caudata, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. Males can also be distinguished by their thick front legs and black coloration on their backs.
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