Dayang Newt
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Dayang Newt

Cynops orphicus

Unknown

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Overview

The Dayang newt is a rare species of salamander in the family Salamandridae, endemic to China. It is known from Jiexi County in eastern Guangdong from where it was collected in 1936 and described as a new species in 1983. More recently, it has also been found from Dehua County in central Fujian.

The Dayang Newt faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in China. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades the aquatic breeding habitats essential for this species' reproduction.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Salamandridae

Fuding Fire-bellied NewtCR

Fuding Fire-bellied Newt

Cynops fudingensis

Unknown
Blue-gray Fire-bellied NewtCR

Blue-gray Fire-bellied Newt

Cynops glaucus

Unknown
(Great or Northern) Crested NewtVU

(Great or Northern) Crested Newt

Triturus cristatus

Unknown
Caucasian SalamanderVU

Caucasian Salamander

Mertensiella caucasica

Unknown

Threatened in China

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Scaphophyllum speciosum

Unknown
VU

Nephrotoma lundbecki

Unknown
CR

Camellia fascicularis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dayang Newt classified as Endangered?
Dayang Newt is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Dayang Newt faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in China. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades the aquatic breeding habitats essential for this species' reproduction.
Where does Dayang Newt live?
Dayang Newt occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dayang Newt?
The main threats to Dayang Newt are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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