Anderson’s Crocodile Newt
Anderson’s crocodile newt is a species of robust, flat salamander belonging to the Salamandridae family, found in Japan. Adults are fully terrestrial.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Urodela |
Family | Salamandridae |
Genus | Echinotriton |
Scientific Name | Echinotriton andersoni |
Other Names | Anderson’s newt, Ryukyu spiny newt, Japanese warty newt |
Size | Around 16.9 cm (6.7 in ) |
Weight | 12-45 g |
Color | Dark brown or black overall color with only underside of the tail, soles of the feet and the cloacal region are yellow-orange |
Distribution | Japan |
Habitat | Broad-leaved evergreen forests, secondary forests, grasslands and swamps; breeding habitats include standing waters of ponds and temporary pools |
Diet | Bugs, beetles, worms |
Breeding Season | Early February to late June |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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Published on March 26th 2017 by staff under Newts. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.