Tylototriton uyenoi
Tylototriton uyenoi, the Chiang Mai crocodile newt, is a newt endemic to Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It was distinguished from Tylototriton shanjing, the emperor newt, in 2013. The species was named in honor of herpetologist Shun-ichi Ueno.[1] T. uyenoi is one of the few salamander species endemic to Thailand.
| Tylototriton uyenoi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Salamandridae |
| Genus: | Tylototriton |
| Species: | T. uyenoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Tylototriton uyenoi Nishikawa, Khonsue, Pomchote, and Matsui, 2013 | |
Description
Tylototriton uyenoi bears a prominent ridge on its back, flanked by two rows of raised bumps; the head bears parallel ridges. These features are coloured orange, while the rest of the body is brownish black. Juveniles appear to be somewhat more highly coloured. Individuals reach an average length of 75–79 mm.[1][2]
Distribution
The species occurs only in Chiang Mai Province, where it has been recorded in Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary and Doi Inthanon National Park.[2]
Ecology
The species appears to be a generalist predator, feeding on a variety of arthropods and snails.[3] Breeding has been reported from May to July.[2]
References
- Nishikawa, K.; Khonsue, W.; Pomchote, P.; Matsui, M. (2013). "Two new species of Tylototriton from Thailand (Amphibia: Urodela: Salamandridae)". Zootaxa. 3737 (3): 261–279.
- Michaels, C. J. (2015). "Field observations, morphometrics and a new locality for Tylototriton uyenoi in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand". The Herpetological Bulletin. 130 (2014): 26–27.
- Thansuda Dowwiangkan; Yuwadee Ponpituk; Yodchaiy Chuaynkern; Prateep Duengkae. "Diet of Himalayan Newt ( Tylototriton uyenoi) in Chiang Mai Province" (PDF).