Black-spotted Stout Newt
Pachytriton brevipes
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
The spotted paddle-tail newt is an amphibian native to southeastern China; it was named in 1876. A member of the family Salamandridae, it is closely related to the spotless paddle-tail newt. The spotted paddle-tail newt lives in streams and is characterized by its long, paddle-shaped tail used for propulsion.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Salamandridae
- Genus
- Pachytriton