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Amphibians
Frogs, Toads & Newts
Himalayan Newt
Tylototriton verrucosus
Local name: Himalayan Newt / न्युट
lightbulbThe only caudate amphibian in India.
Identification
The Himalayan Newt (Tylototriton verrucosus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Himalayan Newt / न्युट.
Habitat. High-altitude ponds and seepages of the eastern Himalaya
Diet. Aquatic invertebrates and amphibian larvae
Field notes. India’s only salamander. A scheduled hill-stream species; any trade seizure is significant. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
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Habitat
High-altitude ponds and seepages of the eastern Himalaya
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Diet
Aquatic invertebrates and amphibian larvae
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Behavior
India’s only salamander. A scheduled hill-stream species; any trade seizure is significant.
