Added 25 March 2026.
Introduction
Two species formerly placed in the genus Euproctus were subsequently found to be more closely related to Triturus, and were placed in a new genus, Calotriton, listed here.
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Calotriton |
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Calotriton arnoldi, Montseny Brook Newt |
Calotriton asper, Pyrenean Brook Newt |
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Calotriton |
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C. arnoldi |
Montseny Brook Newt |
NE Spain |
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Considered Critically Endangered. |
C. asper |
Pyrenean Brook Newt |
Pyrenees |
6" |
Formerly included in Euproctes species occupy a few specialised areas in the Western Mediterranean region and occupy mainly mountainous regions, usually 700-2,500 m although sometimes between 250 and 3,000 m. They usually live close to mountain streams or lakes, or occasionally damp gullies that remain moist. Hibernation takes place below ground in winter, but they may also aestivate in summer. The Brook Salamanders are an earth brown colour with a distinguishing yellow dorsal stripe, thick granular skin and small or vestigial partoid glands. |
C. a. castelmouliensis |
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Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France |
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