The largest amphibian is the giant salamander.

It grows to a length of 6 feet.

It is clumsy and ungainly on land

and lives in mountain streams.

It feeds on crabs, snails, and fish.

It leads a lazy life and surfaces at regular intervals to breath.

It is also the longest living amphibian with a

maximum recorded life span of 55 years.

Japanese consider its cooked flesh as a delicacy.