Japanese Fire Belly Newt
Cynops pyrrhogaster
Conservation Status
VulnerableAmphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae
About
The Japanese fire-bellied newt or Japanese fire-bellied salamander is a species of newt endemic to Japan. The skin on its upper body is dark and its lower regions bright red, although coloration varies with age, genetics, and region. Adults are 8 to 15 cm long. To deter predators, Japanese fire-bellied newts contain high levels of tetrodotoxin, a neurotoxin accumulated mainly from their diet.
Fun Fact
Japanese fire belly newts can home to their natal pond after wandering up to 4 kilometers, navigating using magnetic fields and celestial cues.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in include forests, grasslands, shrublands, wetlands, lakes, marshes, and cultivated environments.
Diet
Eat mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and earthworms.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance