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Alishan Salamander
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IUCN EN · Endangered

Alishan Salamander

Hynobius arisanensis

The Alishan salamander (Hynobius arisanensis) is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae endemic to Taiwan. It occurs in the Alishan Range, the Yushan Range, and southern Central Mountain Range, where it lives at altitudes of 1,800–3,600 m (5,900–11,800 ft) above sea level. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, and freshwater springs. It is usually hiding during day time.

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