Hong Kong Warty Newt
Paramesotriton hongkongensis
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 1,380
- Most observed in
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
Description
The Hong Kong warty newt or Hong Kong newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis, see also the synonyms) is a species of salamander (newt) found in Hong Kong. Once thought to be endemic to the territory, the species has also been found in the coastal parts of Guangdong Province. It is the only Urodela living in Hong Kong. This newt is considered by some naturalists as a subspecies of Paramesotriton chinensis. However, some disagree with such a classification based on the disjunctive distribution of the two, and the differences in their physical appearance and habitat preference.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Hong Kong warty newt”.