Hynobius formosanus, the Taiwan salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae, endemic to Taiwan, where it occurs in the high mountains at around . Its natural habitats are from open alpine habitats to shaded moist evergreen forests. Adults have a total length of . See also List of protected species in Taiwan List of endemic species of Taiwan References formosanus Amphibians described in 1922 Endemic fauna of Taiwan Amphibians of Taiwan Taxonomy articles created by Polbot