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Chinese Giant Salamander
The Chinese Giant Salamander (Andrias davidianus) is one of the world's most precious amphibians, a Class II protected aquatic wildlife in China, nicknamed the 'baby fish' for its cry like an infant. Fierce and agile, in captivity it can live 50-60 years. It is carnivorous, swallowing prey whole.
Large Mudskipper
The Large Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirosris) is a warm-water intertidal fish from China's coastal regions that hops across mud using its pelvic fins. It is solitary, burrow-dwelling, breathes through skin and tail, and is not hard to keep. It is also used as food.
Orange-Socket Surgeonfish
The Orange-Socket Surgeonfish (Acanthurus auranticavus) is a tropical marine algae-eater found on shallow outer reefs at 3-20 m depth, reaching up to 35 cm. Adults live in groups. Its name comes from the bright orange tail spine, and the body is brown-black with an orange spot before and after the pupil.
Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
The Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis), also called the Saddle-spot Butterflyfish, is a gentle marine species that is not difficult for beginners to keep. A popular saltwater ornamental fish, it is primarily coral-feeding and should not be housed in a reef tank. Adults reach about 20 cm in length.
Toadfish
The toadfish shares the same body shape as the lionfish, with an enormous head that can account for up to one-third of its total body length. Also known as the freshwater lionfish, this species is remarkable for its ability to change body coloration to match its surroundings.
Bicolor Parrotfish (White Parrotfish)
The bicolor parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) is a silvery-white marine parrotfish from Indo-Pacific coral reefs, named for the parrot-like face and broad tan band between the eyes. A true saltwater species needing a reef-like tank at specific gravity ~1.022–1.023, it is a nibbler that eats algae, clams and crabs and even crushes live coral with its beak-like teeth.
Brahminy Blind Snake
A tiny, worm-like blind snake spread worldwide from Asia and Africa - harmless and beneficial, eating ants and termites underground.
Map Turtle
A variable, attractive North American water turtle with a raised midline keel and fine 'map' line-markings. Sensitive to poor water quality - keep the tank clean. The common pet forms are the Mississippi and false map turtles.
Komodo Dragon
The world's largest lizard - a 3 m, 90 kg apex predator with venom glands and septic saliva. Protected and NOT a pet; this profile is educational only.
Taiwan Kukri Snake
A small, secretive colubrid from Taiwan with a distinctive kukri-shaped rear tooth - harmless and an interesting rarity for advanced keepers.