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Spot-tailed Warty Newt

Paramesotriton caudopunctatus

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 尾斑瘰螈

Similar Species in Paramesotriton

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Chinese Warty Newt
Paramesotriton chinensis
Least Concern
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Hong Kong Warty Newt
Paramesotriton hongkongensis
Near Threatened
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Longli Warty Newt
Paramesotriton longliensis
Vulnerable
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Maolan Warty Newt
Paramesotriton maolanensis
Data Deficient
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Spotless Smooth Warty Newt
Paramesotriton labiatus
Critically Endangered
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Wanggao Warty Newt
Paramesotriton fuzhongensis
Vulnerable
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Wuling Warty Newt
Paramesotriton wulingensis
Least Concern
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Yunwu Warty Newt
Paramesotriton yunwuensis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spot-tailed Warty Newt?
The scientific name of Spot-tailed Warty Newt is Paramesotriton caudopunctatus. It belongs to the genus Paramesotriton.
What is the conservation status of Spot-tailed Warty Newt?
Spot-tailed Warty Newt (Paramesotriton caudopunctatus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spot-tailed Warty Newt belong to?
Spot-tailed Warty Newt (Paramesotriton caudopunctatus) belongs to the genus Paramesotriton, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.
What kingdom does Spot-tailed Warty Newt belong to?
Spot-tailed Warty Newt (Paramesotriton caudopunctatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Spot-tailed Warty Newt?
The closest relatives of Spot-tailed Warty Newt in the genus Paramesotriton include Chinese Warty Newt, Hong Kong Warty Newt, Longli Warty Newt, Maolan Warty Newt, Spotless Smooth Warty Newt.

Genus Paramesotriton — 10 Species

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Chinese Warty Newt
Paramesotriton chinensis
LC 🐾
Hong Kong Warty Newt
Paramesotriton hongkongensis
NT 🐾
Longli Warty Newt
Paramesotriton longliensis
VU 🐾
Maolan Warty Newt
Paramesotriton maolanensis
DD 🐾
Spotless Smooth Warty Newt
Paramesotriton labiatus
CR
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Spot-tailed Warty Newt
Paramesotriton caudopunctatus
NT
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Wanggao Warty Newt
Paramesotriton fuzhongensis
VU 🐾
Wuling Warty Newt
Paramesotriton wulingensis
LC 🐾
Yunwu Warty Newt
Paramesotriton yunwuensis
EN 🐾
Zhijin Warty Newt
Paramesotriton zhijinensis
EN
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