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Hong Kong Warty Newt

Paramesotriton hongkongensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order
Caudata (ซาลาแมนเดอร์)
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Paramesotriton
Species
Paramesotriton hongkongensis (Hong Kong Warty Newt)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 香港瘰螈

Similar Species in Paramesotriton

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Zhijin Warty Newt
Paramesotriton zhijinensis
Endangered
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Spotless Smooth Warty Newt
Paramesotriton labiatus
Critically Endangered
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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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Spot-tailed Warty Newt
Paramesotriton caudopunctatus
Near Threatened
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Wuling Warty Newt
Paramesotriton wulingensis
Least Concern
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Chinese Warty Newt
Paramesotriton chinensis
Least Concern
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Yunwu Warty Newt
Paramesotriton yunwuensis
Endangered
View all species in Paramesotriton →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Paramesotriton — 10 Species

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