Hong kong warty newt
A species of Warty newts Scientific name : Paramesotriton hongkongensis Genus : Warty newts
Hong kong warty newt, A species of Warty newts
Scientific name: Paramesotriton hongkongensis
Genus: Warty newts
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Description
The Hong Kong warty newt or Hong Kong newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis, see also the synonyms) is the only species of salamander (also known as the "tailed amphibian"), found in Hong Kong. Once thought to be endemic to the territory, the species has also been found in the coastal parts of Guangdong Province.
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Hong kong warty newt predominantly consumes small invertebrates like insects, spiders, crustaceans, and snails. It is also known to occasionally feed on small aquatic animals and plant matter.
Appearance
Hong kong warty newt is a small, newt-like amphibian with a slender, elongated body covered in granular skin. It possesses a dark brown dorsal side which contrasts sharply with its vibrant orange-red venter. Notable features include its external gill stalks and a rough, vertebral ridge. Females tend to have a more robust body and a higher number of vertebral ridges compared to males.
Behavior
Hong kong warty newt is primarily nocturnal and semiaquatic, inhabiting streams in mountainous areas. Noted for its territorial nature, it secures its vicinity using an aggressive posture, lunging and biting if provoked. Solitary except during breeding, adults display courtship behavior involving tactile stimulation and pheromone release.
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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