Chinese Warty Newt
Paramesotriton chinensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae
About
The Chinese warty newt is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is found only in China, with a range extending from Chongqing to Hunan, Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi Provinces in Central China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and freshwater marshes. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. Female Chinese warty newts reach total length of 151 mm (5.9 in), males are slightly shorter.
Fun Fact
Chinese warty newts produce neurotoxic skin secretions and display their brightly colored belly to warn predators — the skin toxins are strong enough to sicken dogs.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and freshwater marshes
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance