Hong kong warty newt
A species of Warty newts, Also known as Asian newt Scientific name : Paramesotriton chinensis Genus : Warty newts
Hong kong warty newt, A species of Warty newts
Also known as:
Asian newt
Scientific name: Paramesotriton chinensis
Genus: Warty newts
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Description
The Chinese warty newt (Paramesotriton chinensis) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. 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 threatened by habitat loss. Female Chinese warty newts reach total length of 151Â mm (5.9Â in), males are slightly shorter
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Hong kong warty newt are primarily carnivores, relying on a diet rich in small invertebrates like worms, snails and insects. The dietary intake also consists of various amphibian larvae, providing essential nutrients for growth and survival.
Appearance
Hong kong warty newt is a medium-sized newt with a slim, elongated body. Its skin is smooth and lustrous, displaying a dominant dark brown or black colouration. Most prominently noticed are yellowish-orange spots or stripes running along its dorsal and lateral sides. This newt's tail is flattened, contributing significantly to its total length. Of note, there are no known distinct physical differences between sexes or age groups within this species.
Behavior
Hong kong warty newt is largely a nocturnal, semi-aquatic species. Not typically social, this species exhibits a solitary lifestyle except during breeding season. Hong kong warty newt is known for its territorial behavior, often vocal, marking territories in aquatic areas by releasing pheromones. In its natural habitat, hong kong warty newt displays a unique hiding behavior beneath rocks or leaf litters to avoid predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
True salamanders Genus
Warty newts Species
Hong kong warty newt 
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