- Chinhai Spiny Newt
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Chinhai Spiny Newt Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Caudata Family: Salamandridae Genus: Echinotriton Species: E. chinhaiensis Binomial name Echinotriton chinhaiensis
(Chang, 1932)The Chinhai Spiny Newt (Echinotriton chinhaiensis) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It is found only in China. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater marshes, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Feng, X. & Huiqing, G. 2004. Echinotriton chinhaiensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 July 2007.
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