Shinisauridae

Genera: 1 Species: 1 Range: southern China Ecology and behavior: Inhabits the banks of lowland rivers with rocky or sandy bottoms; swims and dives well.

Feeds on insects, tadpoles, and aquatic invertebrates. Morphological features: Body length up to 40 cm. Belly is bright orange-red. Powerful limbs and tail. Snout slightly blunted, eyes not protruding, "wing-like brow ridges".

Small spines run along the back.

Shinisaurus crocodilurus Sources: Darevsky I.S., Orlov N.L. Rare and Endangered Animals.

Amphibians and Reptiles: A Reference Guide. — Moscow: Vysshaya Shkola, 1988. — P. 306. — 463 pp.