Chinese Warty Newt
Chinese warty newt is a species of salamander belonging to the Salamandridae family, endemic to China. Females are slightly larger than males.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Caudata |
Family | Salamandridae |
Genus | Paramesotriton |
Scientific Name | Paramesotriton chinensis |
Size | Around 15.1 cm (5.9 in) |
Color | Greenish upper surface with bluish-black or gray underside with small yellow-orange spots |
Distribution | China |
Habitat | Tropical or subtropical moist lowland forests, rivers, freshwater marshes |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Average Lifespan | Up to 10.3 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 29th 2017 by staff under Newts. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.