The name Newt is given to a number of aquatic salamander species. Like other amhpbian species, Newts go through different developmental stages -an aquatic larval stage, a terrestrial juvenile form and a lizard-like adult form. Some adult Newt species become fully aquatic, whereas others only return to the water to breed. Newts and salamanders are similar in apperance, but a Newt's skin is bumpier. Like axolotls, they have regenerative properties and will regrow damaged limbs and organs such as eyes. His skin is very thin and permeable, making his sensitive to environmental changes. The presence of Newts in water indicates that it is relatively unpolluted.
This is a Luristan Newt - he is Critically Endangered.
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