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WildlifePhotographer gives you access to over 2,845 wildlife species sheets to help you identify, understand, and photograph wildlife around the world. Mammals, birds, reptiles… each sheet provides key information: habitat, activity, life cycle, signs of presence, and tailored photo tips.
Our database grows every week with new iconic species. To go further, access maps, reminders, logs, and personalized statistics in the app — designed to meet the real needs of wildlife photographers in the field.
Japanese giant salamander
Andrias japonicus
The Japanese giant salamander is one of the largest salamanders in the world, reaching lengths of up to 1.5 meters. It lives in cold rivers and mountain streams in Japan, primarily in the regions of Honshu and Shikoku. This nocturnal predator feeds mainly on fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects. Due to its imposing appearance and secretive behavior, this salamander is often difficult to spot. It is protected due to habitat loss and river pollution.
Japanese fire‐bellied newt
Cynops pyrrhogaster
The Japanese fire‐bellied newt is a medium‐sized aquatic salamander (10–12 cm body length), with a dark dorsum and bright red belly marked with black spots. Endemic to Japan, it inhabits ponds, forest pools and slow‐flowing streams, feeding on invertebrates, worms and small crustaceans. Gregarious and secretive, it performs tail‐fanning courtship displays and aggregates in sheltered bays during breeding.