Kingdom Animalia Order Caudata Genus Paramesotriton Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Salamandridae Higher classification Paramesotriton | |
Scientific name Paramesotriton caudopunctatus Similar Paramesotriton, Salamander, Guangxi warty newt, Amphibians, Hong Kong warty newt | ||
The spot-tailed warty newt (Paramesotriton caudopunctatus) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family only found in central China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Female spot-tailed warty newts reach a total length of 155 mm (6.1 in), males are slightly shorter.
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