chunlaichun•laiᙝᐣᘧᐉNsalamander, lizard

  

The only species of salamander found in the region is the Long-toed Salamander {\it Ambystoma macrodactylum\/}. No lizards are found in the region. However, this term is applied to other varieties of salamander and to lizards, such as the geckos sold as pets.

Scientific name: Ambystoma macrodactylum

Salamanders are strongly tabooed and avoided by traditional people. This taboo generally extends to lizards.


Long-Toed Salamander


Leopard Gecko - A Common Pet Lizard

See also: chinlai


Related Words:   Amphibians And Reptiles




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