A genus of large Asian salamanders, including the Chinese and Japanese giant salamanders that can grow up to 6 feet long.
From Greek 'andrias' meaning man-like, referring to the creature's humanoid appearance when preserved in fetal position. The name derives from 'aner' (man) and was applied to this creature by early naturalists.
Early European specimens of giant salamanders were preserved in contorted positions and labeled 'homunculi' or human fetuses, creating a scientific legend that lasted centuries until naturalists realized they were actually amphibians.
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