ABOUT
About Amami Sword-tailed Newt
Males reach about 14 cm and females about 18 cm in total length. Found on Amami Oshima, Uke-jima, Kakeromajima, Yoro-jima, and other nearby islands, it breeds in ponds, rice paddies, and gentle stretches of streams. After September most individuals leave the water, and around December, during the breeding season, large numbers can be observed at the water's edge. It has a black body with yellow or orange spots, and individual variation is considerable. Okinawa is home to the related Okinawa sword-tailed newt.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
