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Gallipato

Pleurodeles waltl

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Caudata (Urodela)
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Pleurodeles
Species
Pleurodeles waltl (Gallipato)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gallipato
French Pleurodèles De Waltl
German Spanischer Rippenmolch

Similar Species in Pleurodeles

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Algerian Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles nebulosus
Least Concern
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Edough Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles poireti
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gallipato?
The scientific name of Gallipato is Pleurodeles waltl. It belongs to the genus Pleurodeles.
What is the conservation status of Gallipato?
Gallipato (Pleurodeles waltl) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gallipato live?
Gallipato is found in Distributed across Belgium and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Spain.
What family does Gallipato belong to?
Gallipato (Pleurodeles waltl) belongs to the genus Pleurodeles, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.
What kingdom does Gallipato belong to?
Gallipato (Pleurodeles waltl) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gallipato?
The closest relatives of Gallipato in the genus Pleurodeles include Algerian Ribbed Newt, Edough Ribbed Newt.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pleurodeles — 3 Species

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Gallipato
Pleurodeles waltl
NT
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Algerian Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles nebulosus
LC 🐾
Edough Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles poireti
EN
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