Amphibians > Salamandrids & Urodela
OverviewThe Alpine Newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) is a breathtaking, jewel-colored semi-aquatic caudate amphibian and the sole living species in the genus Ichthyosaura within the true salamander and newt family Salamandridae (order Urodela). Indigenous to the montane...
Amphibians > Salamandrids & Urodela
OverviewThe Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris), historically known across Britain as the common newt or northern smooth newt, is a charming, slender, semi-aquatic caudate amphibian belonging to the true salamander and newt family Salamandridae within the order...
Amphibians > Salamandrids & Urodela
OverviewThe California Newt (Taricha torosa) is a heavy-bodied, toxic caudate amphibian belonging to the true salamander and newt family Salamandridae. Endemic exclusively to the coastal mountain ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills of California, this charismatic...
Amphibians > Salamandrids & Urodela
OverviewThe Emperor Newt (Tylototriton shanjing), also popularly known as the Mandarin newt or Mandarin salamander, is an exquisitely colored, terrestrial caudate amphibian belonging to the true salamander and newt family Salamandridae. Endemic to the mist-shrouded...
