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The '''Giant Loa Salamander''' (''Caudaeassa loagemma''), called ''Sena'a'' is a species of giant salamander native to [[Takatta Loa]]. They grow approximately 230 centimeters in length but become sexually mature at around 90 centimeters. They are very long lived but reproduce quickly, often having many offspring that fail to reach adulthood. They typically reach full size after 10 years but reach sexual maturity in four years. The salamanders live in the rivers of mainland Takatta Loa which often have low visibility and low oxygen, which has led to the adaptations of elecro-sensory organs and large skinfolds to absorb more oxygen from their surroundings. They feed primarily on small fish and crustaceans which live in abundance in riverine Takatta Loa. | The '''Giant Loa Salamander''' (''Caudaeassa loagemma''), called ''Sena'a'' is a species of giant salamander native to [[Takatta Loa]]. They grow approximately 230 centimeters in length but become sexually mature at around 90 centimeters. They are very long lived but reproduce quickly, often having many offspring that fail to reach adulthood. They typically reach full size after 10 years but reach sexual maturity in four years. The salamanders live in the rivers of mainland Takatta Loa which often have low visibility and low oxygen, which has led to the adaptations of elecro-sensory organs and large skinfolds to absorb more oxygen from their surroundings. They feed primarily on small fish and crustaceans which live in abundance in riverine Takatta Loa. | ||
Their size, relatively easy to procure diet and high reproduction rate means that they have become a valued livestock animal in Takatta Loa, making up a significant portion of the protein intake in certain regions. The entire animal is eaten but their tails are particularly prized and are roasted, hence the genus name ''Caudaeassa'' (lit, ''Roasted Tail''). They have a high position in mainland Loa culture, with a common saying being that on the 29th day God created the salamander and decided creation was complete (the Loa measure time in lunar cycles and have myths that God created the world in 29 days, the typical length of a lunar cycle). ''C. loagemma'' is actually the semi-domesticated version of ''C. venaflume'', the Wild Giant Salamander. | Their size, relatively easy to procure diet and high reproduction rate means that they have become a valued livestock animal in Takatta Loa, making up a significant portion of the protein intake in certain regions. The entire animal is eaten but their tails are particularly prized and are roasted, hence the genus name ''Caudaeassa'' (lit, ''Roasted Tail''). They have a high position in mainland Loa culture, with a common saying being that on the 29th day God created the salamander and decided creation was complete (the Loa measure time in lunar cycles and have myths that God created the world in 29 days, the typical length of a lunar cycle). ''C. loagemma'' is actually the semi-domesticated version of ''C. venaflume'', the Wild Giant Salamander. | ||
==Evolutionary History== | ==Evolutionary History== | ||