Ommatotriton
| Ommatotriton | |
|---|---|
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| Southern Banded Newt (Ommatotriton vittatus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Caudata |
| Family: | Salamandridae |
| Genus: | Ommatotriton |
| Species | |
Ommatotriton or Banded Newts is a genus of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It currently contains two species:[1]
- Northern Banded Newt (Ommatotriton ophryticus)
- Southern Banded Newt (Ommatotriton vittatus)
References
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2011-01-31). "Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference". New York, USA: American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
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