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Chinese Firebelly Newt (male)

Cynops orientalis

Photo by keithp2012
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Chinese Firebelly Newt named Carol.

Habitat:

Planted aquarium with water on the cool side, and lots of hiding places. Needs access to land also.

Notes:

Loves to hide in underwater cave during the day. Eats live blackworms,pinhead crickets, and earthworms. Also eats frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp, and newt pellets. Can live up to 25 years! Comes from China.

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Comments (3)

How cute! First time I see one of this.

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