Laos warty newt
Laotriton laoensis
The Laos warty newt, Paramesotriton laoensis, is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It is found only in the Saysomboun Special Zone and Phou Kout District in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rivers. In 2014, it is classed as Endangered.
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Description
The Laos warty newt is a relatively large newt species for this region, typically measuring between 15–20 centimetres (5.9–7.9 in) in length and weighing approximately 20–35 grams (0.71–1.23 oz).
What it does
This salamander's diet consists of mainly small invertebrates found both on land and in aquatic environments. Common prey can include insects, worms, larvae, small snails, freshwater shrimp, and mosquito larvae.
Wikipedia: “Diet”
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 135109.