Yunnan Lake Newt

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Amphibia (양서류)

Order

Caudata (도롱뇽목)

Family

Salamandridae

Genus

Cynops

Species

Cynops wolterstorffi (Yunnan Lake Newt)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 滇螈

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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Chinese Dwarf Newt

Cynops orientalis

Least Concern

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Sword-tailed Newt

Cynops ensicauda

Vulnerable

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Japanese Fire-bellied Newt

Cynops pyrrhogaster

Not Evaluated

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Dayang Newt

Cynops orphicus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yunnan Lake Newt?

The scientific name of Yunnan Lake Newt is Cynops wolterstorffi. It belongs to the genus Cynops.

What is the conservation status of Yunnan Lake Newt?

Yunnan Lake Newt (Cynops wolterstorffi) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Yunnan Lake Newt belong to?

Yunnan Lake Newt (Cynops wolterstorffi) belongs to the genus Cynops, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.

What kingdom does Yunnan Lake Newt belong to?

Yunnan Lake Newt (Cynops wolterstorffi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Yunnan Lake Newt?

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