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Fire Belly Newt
About Fire Belly Newt
The Fire Belly Newt is a type of lizard that originated in China and Japan. Its skin contains dangerous toxins if humans or other animals ingest it. However, these reptiles tend to lose their high toxicity when bred in captivity. Meanwhile, male and female Fire Belly Newts differ in size and tail fin.
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Common Name
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Fire Belly Newt
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cynops
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Species
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Cynops
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Genus
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Cynops
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SubFamily
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Danioninae
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Family
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Salamandridae
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SuperFamily
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Salamandroidea
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SubOrder
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Salamandroidea
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Order
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Urodela
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Fire Belly Newt |
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Color
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Orange
Red
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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3.1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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5.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Invertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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15 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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65°F to 70°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Fire Belly Newt including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Climbing
Crawling
Terrestrial
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Fire Belly Newt. |
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Lifespan
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30 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Grasslands
Mountain
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Country
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China
Japan
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