Brown newt
A species of Fire-bellied newts Scientific name : Cynops ensicauda Genus : Fire-bellied newts
Brown newt, A species of Fire-bellied newts
Scientific name: Cynops ensicauda
Genus: Fire-bellied newts
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Description
The sword-tail newt (Cynops ensicauda) is an endangered species of true salamander from the Ryukyu Archipelago in Japan. It has recently been placed on Japan's Red List of Threatened Amphibians. Sometimes, sword-tail newts are called fire-bellied newts, not to be confused with the common Chinese and Japanese species, because of their bright orange bellies, which serve as a warning to predators that they are poisonous. They can be differentiated from these two species by their
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Brown newt is predominantly insectivorous. Its diet particularly comprises of small invertebrates, including annelids, arachnids, and insects, with a distinct partiality for soft, small aquatic organisms.
Appearance
The brown newt is a small amphibian with a sleek, elongated body and smooth, moist skin. This newt predominantly exhibits dark brown coloration, complemented by a vibrant, fiery-orange underside. Notable features include its sharp-toothed mouth and a slender tail that contributes significantly to its overall length. Distinct juvenile markings comprising yellow stripes on the head gradually fade as the animal matures.
Behavior
Brown newt exhibits semi-aquatic behavior, spending much time in and around fresh water. This species is mostly nocturnal, emerging at dusk to forage predominantly for invertebrates. Brown newt is known for its unique courtship ritual involving tail-flicking signals. Largely solitary, interactions are often territorial and aggressive outside mating season.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
True salamanders Genus
Fire-bellied newts Species
Brown newt 
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