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Himalayan newt

Tylototriton verrucosus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Amphibia (양서류)
Order
Caudata (도롱뇽목)
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Tylototriton
Species
Tylototriton verrucosus (Himalayan newt)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 棕黑疣螈

Similar Species in Tylototriton

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Chuannan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus
Endangered
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Hainan Knobby Newt
Tylototriton hainanensis
Endangered
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Hoanglien Mountain Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton shanjing
Vulnerable
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Pusakang crocodile newt
Tylototriton taliangensis
Vulnerable
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Kweichow crocodile newt
Tylototriton kweichowensis
Vulnerable
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Tiannan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton yangi
Endangered
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Anhui Knobby Newt
Tylototriton anhuiensis
Critically Endangered
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Mangshan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton lizhengchangi
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Himalayan newt?
The scientific name of Himalayan newt is Tylototriton verrucosus. It belongs to the genus Tylototriton.
What is the conservation status of Himalayan newt?
Himalayan newt (Tylototriton verrucosus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Himalayan newt belong to?
Himalayan newt (Tylototriton verrucosus) belongs to the genus Tylototriton, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.
What kingdom does Himalayan newt belong to?
Himalayan newt (Tylototriton verrucosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Himalayan newt?
The closest relatives of Himalayan newt in the genus Tylototriton include Chuannan Crocodile Newt, Hainan Knobby Newt, Hoanglien Mountain Crocodile Newt, Pusakang crocodile newt, Kweichow crocodile newt.

Genus Tylototriton — 11 Species

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Chuannan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus
EN 🐾
Hainan Knobby Newt
Tylototriton hainanensis
EN 🐾
Hoanglien Mountain Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton shanjing
VU 🐾
Pusakang crocodile newt
Tylototriton taliangensis
VU 🐾
Kweichow crocodile newt
Tylototriton kweichowensis
VU 🐾
Tiannan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton yangi
EN 🐾
Anhui Knobby Newt
Tylototriton anhuiensis
CR 🐾
Mangshan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton lizhengchangi
CR 🐾
Dabie Knobby Newt
Tylototriton dabienicus
EN
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Himalayan newt
Tylototriton verrucosus
NT
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Himalayan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton himalayanus
VU
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