Oki salamander

(Hynobius okiensis)

Description

The Oki salamander (Hynobius okiensis) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family,endemic to Japan.Its natural habitats are temperate forests,rivers,and plantations.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Amphibia

Order:Caudata

Family:Hynobiidae

Genus:Hynobius

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