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Japanese fire belly newt

Japanese fire belly newt
Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Japanese fire belly newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster) is a carnivorous amphibian native to Asia.

Scientific name
Cynops pyrrhogaster
Class
Amphibian
Family / order
Salamandridae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Lifespan
25 years
Conservation status
Near Threatened

What does a Japanese fire belly newt eat?

The japanese fire belly newt is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How long do Japanese fire belly newts live?

In the wild, the japanese fire belly newt can live up to about 25 years.

Where do Japanese fire belly newts live?

Japanese fire belly newts are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the japanese fire belly newt endangered?

The japanese fire belly newt is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.

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