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Pygmy Marbled Newt

Triturus pygmaeus

Taxonomy

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

About

The southern marbled newt or pygmy marbled newt (Triturus pygmaeus) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It is found in Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, ponds, open excavations, irrigated land, canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy Marbled Newt?
The scientific name of Pygmy Marbled Newt is Triturus pygmaeus.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Marbled Newt?
The Pygmy Marbled Newt has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Pygmy Marbled Newt belong to?
Pygmy Marbled Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pygmy Marbled Newt belong to?
Pygmy Marbled Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pygmy Marbled Newt belong to?
Pygmy Marbled Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Pygmy Marbled Newt belong to?
Pygmy Marbled Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Pygmy Marbled Newt belong to?
Pygmy Marbled Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
What genus does Pygmy Marbled Newt belong to?
Pygmy Marbled Newt belongs to the genus Triturus.