 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (July 2017) |
| Spotted paddle-tail newt | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Salamandridae |
| Genus: | Pachytriton |
| Species: | P. brevipes
|
| Binomial name | |
| Pachytriton brevipes (Sauvage, 1876)
| |
| Synonyms[2] | |
|
Cynops chinensis David, 1875 —homonym of Cynops chinensis Günther, 1859 | |
The spotted paddle-tail newt (Pachytriton brevipes) is an amphibian native to southeastern China; it was named in 1876.[2] A member of the family Salamandridae, it is closely related to the spotless paddle-tail newt (Pachytriton labiatus). The spotted paddle-tail newt lives in streams and is characterized by its long, paddle-shaped tail used for propulsion.
- ^ Gu Huiqing, Geng Baorong (2004). "Pachytriton brevipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T59454A11944711. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59454A11944711.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
Frostwas invoked but never defined (see the help page).