Anatolia Newt
Neurergus strauchii
Neurergus strauchii, the Anatolia newt or Strauch's spotted newt, is one of five species of salamander in the genus Neurergus. It is more specifically a newt, in the family Salamandridae, and is found only in Turkey.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Caudata
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Neurergus
Anatolia Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae, order Caudata, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
Neurergus strauchii, the Anatolia newt or Strauch's spotted newt, is one of five species of salamander in the genus Neurergus. It is more specifically a newt, in the family Salamandridae, and is found only in Turkey. Its natural habitats are streams or small rivers, and the nearby forests or shrublands. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Anatolia Newt faces significant threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited mountain stream habitats across Turkey and neighboring regions. Dam construction, agricultural runoff, and urban development have fragmented and degraded the clear, cold water systems this species depends on for breeding and survival. Climate change poses additional risks by altering precipitation patterns and water temperatures in these sensitive high-altitude ecosystems.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Mountain streams, springs, and associated rocky pools in forested areas at elevations between 500-2000 meters in the Anatolian region. The species requires clear, cold, well-oxygenated water with rocky substrates and adjacent terrestrial habitats with adequate moisture and cover.
Threats
Habitat degradation from dam construction and water diversion
Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development
Climate change affecting water temperature and flow patterns
Habitat fragmentation reducing population connectivity
Collection for the pet trade
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Anatolia Newt (Neurergus strauchii). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/anatolia-newt