Another unique national treasure in the Tatachia Area is the Formosan Salamander. These nocturnal amphibian tailed creatures are scattered in mountains above two thousand meters, living under damp, dark rocks or fallen trees.
塔塔加區另一種國寶級的台灣特有動物是山椒魚，這種有尾的兩棲類夜行性動物，多分佈在二千公尺以上山區，棲息於潮濕陰暗的石塊或倒地的枯木下。