Japanese Fire-bellied Newt

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Distributed across Germany, Japan, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Amphibia (Amphibien)

Order

Caudata (Schwanzlurche)

Family

Salamandridae

Genus

Cynops

Species

Cynops pyrrhogaster (Japanese Fire-bellied Newt)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Akahara Imori

Similar Species in Cynops

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Blue-gray Fire-bellied Newt

Cynops glaucus

Critically Endangered

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Fuding Fire-bellied Newt

Cynops fudingensis

Critically Endangered

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Yunnan Lake Newt

Cynops wolterstorffi

Extinct

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Chinese Dwarf Newt

Cynops orientalis

Least Concern

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Sword-tailed Newt

Cynops ensicauda

Vulnerable

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Dayang Newt

Cynops orphicus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Fire-bellied Newt?

The scientific name of Japanese Fire-bellied Newt is Cynops pyrrhogaster. It belongs to the genus Cynops.

Where does Japanese Fire-bellied Newt live?

Japanese Fire-bellied Newt is found in Distributed across Germany, Japan, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.. Countries include Germany, Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Japanese Fire-bellied Newt belong to?

Japanese Fire-bellied Newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster) belongs to the genus Cynops, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.

What kingdom does Japanese Fire-bellied Newt belong to?

Japanese Fire-bellied Newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Fire-bellied Newt?

The closest relatives of Japanese Fire-bellied Newt in the genus Cynops include Blue-gray Fire-bellied Newt, Fuding Fire-bellied Newt, Yunnan Lake Newt, Chinese Dwarf Newt, Sword-tailed Newt.