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herpsandbirds · 6 months

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Kaiser’s Spotted Newt aka Luristan Newt (Neurergus kaiseri), family Salamandridae, endemic to the Zagros Mountains of Iran

ENDANGERED.

photograph by Richard Bartlett

#newt #neurergus #salamandridae #salamander #amphibian #herpetology #animals #nature #asia

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avocadoeees · 10 months

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hmmm maybe i should use this blog more than just once every few months…..

here’s a picture of a cute lil guy i saw yesterday:

Emperor spotted newt - Neurergus kaiseri

#biology #nature #salamander #photography

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lord-allo · 5 months

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Zagros-Molche | Luristan newts, Kaiser’s mountain newts, Kaiser’s spotted newts or emperor spotted newts

Neurergus kaiseri

[Hagenbecks Tropenhaus]

#Zagrosmolch #Luristannewt #Kaisersmountainnewt #Kaisersspottednewt #Emperorspottednewt #Neurerguskaiseri #Molch #Newt #HagenbecksTropenhaus #Hagenbeck #Hamburg

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zenijan · 4 years

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Amphibian series continuation:

Mantella Expectata

Neurergus kaiseri

Paramesotriton deloustali

Ranodon sibericus

Red salamander - Pseudotriton ruber

watercolour/watercolour pencil/pen

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nature-and-biodiversity-blog · 5 years

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Kaiser’s Spotted Newt Neurergus kaiseri Source: Here

#kaiser's spotted newt #newt #salamander #amphibia #amphibian #herp #herpetology #neurergus kaiseri #neurergus #animal #animalia #zoology #wildlife #wildlife biology #nature #caudata #salamandridae

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animalids · 5 years

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Kaiser's spotted newt (Neurergus kaiseri)

Photo by Mozarfar Sharifi

#kaiser's spotted newt #luristan newt #emperor spotted newt #newt #neurergus kaiseri #neurergus #salamandridae #salamandroidea #urodela #caudata #batrachia #amphibia #tetrapoda #vertebrata #chordata

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dendroica · 5 years

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An amphibian kaiser salamander in the Poema del Mar aquarium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. The kaiser salamander is an Iranian species whose population is in decline

Photograph: Fernando Robledano/EPA

(via The week in wildlife – in pictures | Environment | The Guardian)

#Kaiser's Spotted Newt #Lorestan Newt #Neurergus kaiseri #Neurergus #Pleurodelinae #Salamandridae #Salamandroidea #Urodela #Caudata #Lissamphibia #Amphibia #amphibian #salamander

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ainawgsd · 4 years

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Neurergus kaiseri, the Luristan newt, Kaiser’s mountain newt, Kaiser’s spotted newt or emperor spotted newt, is a species of very colorful salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is endemic to the southern Zagros Mountains in Iran where it is known from just four streams. Populations of this newt have been declining and the IUCN has rated it as “vulnerable”. A captive breeding program has been established in several zoos.

The Luristan newt is primarily found in highland streams surrounded by arid scrubland, but can also be found in ponds and pools. It is known only from four streams in a single catchment area and has a total area of occupation of under 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi). Water is absent from its habitat for a significant part of the year and it moves out into the surrounding woodland which is predominantly oak and pistachio, during which time this species is known to estivate.

It is considered critically endangered due to its tiny range, continuing habitat loss, and the illegal capture of salamanders for the wild animal trade. In 2008, the wild population was estimated at less than 1000 individuals. However, a new survey in 2014 estimates a population of over 9,000 adults, and range estimate that could provide habitat for more than 40,000 Neurergus kaiseri. These animals, despite being critically endangered, are often sold as captive bred animals. They are hardy animals under the right conditions.

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#neurergus kaiseri #luristan newt #Kaiser's mountain newt #kaiser's spotted newt #emperor spotted newt #salamander #amphibians #amphibian august

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animalworld · 4 years

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IRANIAN HARLEQUIN NEWT Neurergus kaiseri ©Dr. Richard Bartlett

Neurergus kaiseri, the Luristan newt, Kaiser's mountain newt, Kaiser's spotted newt or emperor spotted newt is a species of very colorful salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is endemic to the southern Zagros Mountains in Iran where it is known from just four streams. Populations of this newt have been declining and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has rated it as Critically Endangered. A captive breeding program has been established in several zoos, [including the Los Angeles Zoo. I haven’t gotten a good photo of these beauties, yet as they are always clustered in the water and kids, damn kids standing gaping at them. :) ] source

Nice photo Dr. Bartlett!

#iranian harlequin newt #luristan newt #kaiser's spotted newt #emperor spotted newt #salamander #newt #neurergus kaiseri #@dr. richard bartlett #colorful #amphibian #salamandridae #pretty

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herpsandbirds · 7 months

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Anatolia Newt aka Strauch's Spotted Newt (Neurergus strauchii), family Salamandridae, NE Turkey

photograph by Laura Bok

#newt #salamander #amphibian #salamandridae #neurergus #herpetology #animals #nature #europe #middle east

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blackmudpuppy · 1 year

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Some breeding successes from this year: Ambystoma andersoni, copper phase axolotls, Lake Urmia newts (Neurergus crocatus), palmate newts (Lissotriton helveticus), marbled newts (Triturus marmoratus), Japanese firebelly newts (Cynops pyrrogaster)

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lovingexotics · 5 years

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