Japanese Fire Belly Newt
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| Cynops pyrrhogaster (Boie, 1826) |
The Japanese Fire Belly Newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster) is a common newt. It is commonly confused with the Chinese Fire Belly Newt (Cynops orientalis) due to similarities in coloring and size.
Four adult female newts flew onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65). At least two died during the flight.
[edit] References
- Kaneko & Matsui (2004). Cynops pyrrhogaster. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern
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