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Mangshan Crocodile Newt

Tylototriton lizhengchangi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order
Caudata (ซาลาแมนเดอร์)
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Tylototriton
Species
Tylototriton lizhengchangi (Mangshan Crocodile Newt)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 莽山疣螈

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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Dabie Knobby Newt
Tylototriton dabienicus
Endangered
View all species in Tylototriton →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mangshan Crocodile Newt?
The scientific name of Mangshan Crocodile Newt is Tylototriton lizhengchangi. It belongs to the genus Tylototriton.
What is the conservation status of Mangshan Crocodile Newt?
Mangshan Crocodile Newt (Tylototriton lizhengchangi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mangshan Crocodile Newt belong to?
Mangshan Crocodile Newt (Tylototriton lizhengchangi) belongs to the genus Tylototriton, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.
Is Mangshan Crocodile Newt endangered?
Yes, Mangshan Crocodile Newt (Tylototriton lizhengchangi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mangshan Crocodile Newt belong to?
Mangshan Crocodile Newt (Tylototriton lizhengchangi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mangshan Crocodile Newt?
The closest relatives of Mangshan Crocodile 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
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Mangshan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton lizhengchangi
CR
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Dabie Knobby Newt
Tylototriton dabienicus
EN 🐾
Himalayan newt
Tylototriton verrucosus
NT 🐾
Himalayan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton himalayanus
VU
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