CR Carnivore Freshwater
Up to 65 kg
Weight
Up to 70 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
ChinaFound In
The Chinese Giant Salamander is one of the world’s most critically endangered carnivore amphibians. Found in China, it inhabits freshwater habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Chinese Giant Salamander | Carnivore Amphibians Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 65 kg | 0.3 kg | ↑ 21567% |
| Height | 180 cm | — | — |
| Lifespan | 70 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↑ 460% |
Endemic to China
Habitat: Freshwater
Found In: China
Coloration: Dark Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 50–60 days
Lifespan: Up to 70 years
On the Brink of Extinction
CR Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 19 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Critically Endangered Species
Ranked #10 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Saola | Up to 100 kg | CR |
| 9 | Sumatran Tiger | 47–121 kg | CR |
| 10 | Chinese Giant Salamander | Up to 65 kg | CR |
| 11 | Bornean Orangutan | 30–82 kg | CR |
| 12 | Orangutan | 30–82 kg | CR |
| 13 | Vaquita | Up to 55 kg | CR |