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Lorestan Newt

Neurergus kaiseri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Neurergus

About

Kaiser's spotted newt (Neurergus kaiseri), also known as the Luristan newt or emperor spotted newt (not to be confused with Tylototriton shanjing), is a species of very colourful salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is endemic to the southern Zagros Mountains in Iran where it is known from just four streams. Populations of this newt have been declining and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as "vulnerable". A captive breeding programme has...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lorestan Newt?
The scientific name of Lorestan Newt is Neurergus kaiseri.
What is the conservation status of Lorestan Newt?
The Lorestan Newt has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Lorestan Newt belong to?
Lorestan Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lorestan Newt belong to?
Lorestan Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Lorestan Newt belong to?
Lorestan Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Lorestan Newt belong to?
Lorestan Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Lorestan Newt belong to?
Lorestan Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
What genus does Lorestan Newt belong to?
Lorestan Newt belongs to the genus Neurergus.