Pachytriton
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Pachytriton or Paddle-Tail Newts is a genus of salamander
in the Salamandridae
family.
2 species (with 4 more to be evaluated)
Salamander
Salamander is a common name of approximately 500 species of amphibians. They are typically characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance, with their slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. All known fossils and extinct species fall under the order Caudata, while sometimes the extant...
in the Salamandridae
Salamandridae
Salamandridae is a family of salamanders consisting of true salamanders and newts. Currently, 74 species have been identified in the northern hemisphere - Europe, Asia, the northern tip of Africa and North America...
family.
2 species (with 4 more to be evaluated)
- Spotted Paddle-Tail NewtSpotted Paddle-Tail NewtThe Spotted Paddle-tail Newt is an amphibian native to southeastern China and was named in 1876. A member of the family Salamandridae, it is closely related to the spotless paddle-tail newt...
(Pachytriton brevipes) - Paddle-Tail NewtPaddle-Tail NewtThe Paddletail Newt is a species of newt, sometimes sold as a household pet. They are found in China.- Description :Paddletail Newts are characterized by a flat body and a long, paddle-like tail. They range from black to brown to pale brown. They have orange markings along the bottom of their body...
(Pachytriton labiatus)