Neurergus crocatus
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Neurergus crocatus, the yellow-spotted newt,[1] Azerbaijan newt, Azerbaijan mountain newt, mountain newt, or Lake Urmia newt, is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It occurs in the mountains west of Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, northeastern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey.[2][3][4]Template:Efn
Description
Neurergus crocatus grow to about Script error: No such module "convert". in total length; the tail is longer than the body (i.e., tail length>snout–vent length). The head is flattened and longer than it is wide. The snout is rounded. The body is slender and almost round, without a dorsal ridge. The tail is rounded at the base and laterally compressed towards its tip. The tail has moderately developed dorsal and ventral fins. The limbs are well-developed; the digits are thick and flat. Colouration is dorsally dark brown to black with yellow, rounded but somewhat irregular blotches; these continue on the tail. The ventral surfaces are orange-red in males and yellowish in females.[4] They can live for between 12-15 years in captivity, and usually reach sexual maturity in four years.[5][6]
Habitat and conservation
Neurergus crocatus breed in montane streams at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level; after the breeding season, adults disperse to the surrounding areas, but their specific microhabitats are unknown. This species is probably threatened by habitat loss, caused by for example new dams.[2]
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