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Kweichow crocodile newt

Tylototriton kweichowensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Amphibia (amfibiler)
Order
Caudata (Semender)
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Tylototriton
Species
Tylototriton kweichowensis (Kweichow crocodile newt)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 贵州疣螈

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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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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Dabie Knobby Newt
Tylototriton dabienicus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kweichow crocodile newt?
The scientific name of Kweichow crocodile newt is Tylototriton kweichowensis. It belongs to the genus Tylototriton.
What is the conservation status of Kweichow crocodile newt?
Kweichow crocodile newt (Tylototriton kweichowensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kweichow crocodile newt belong to?
Kweichow crocodile newt (Tylototriton kweichowensis) belongs to the genus Tylototriton, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.
Is Kweichow crocodile newt endangered?
Yes, Kweichow crocodile newt (Tylototriton kweichowensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Kweichow crocodile newt belong to?
Kweichow crocodile newt (Tylototriton kweichowensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Kweichow crocodile newt?
The closest relatives of Kweichow crocodile newt in the genus Tylototriton include Chuannan Crocodile Newt, Hainan Knobby Newt, Hoanglien Mountain Crocodile Newt, Pusakang crocodile newt, Tiannan 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
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Kweichow crocodile newt
Tylototriton kweichowensis
VU
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Tiannan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton yangi
EN 🐾
Anhui Knobby Newt
Tylototriton anhuiensis
CR 🐾
Mangshan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton lizhengchangi
CR 🐾
Dabie Knobby Newt
Tylototriton dabienicus
EN 🐾
Himalayan newt
Tylototriton verrucosus
NT 🐾
Himalayan Crocodile Newt
Tylototriton himalayanus
VU
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