Fuding Fire-bellied Newt
Cynops fudingensis
The Fuding fire belly newt is a rare species of newt in the family Salamandridae, endemic to China. It is only known from Fuding in northeastern Fujian, from the locality where it was described as a new species in 2010.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Caudata
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Cynops
Fuding Fire-bellied Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae, order Caudata, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
The Fuding fire belly newt is a rare species of newt in the family Salamandridae, endemic to China. It is only known from Fuding in northeastern Fujian, from the locality where it was described as a new species in 2010. Although it is genetically similar to the Chinese fire belly newt, it is morphologically more similar to the Dayang fire belly newt. The range of C. fudingensis is separate from both other species.
The Fuding Fire-bellied Newt faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and infrastructure construction in its extremely limited range in Fujian Province, China. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades the aquatic habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change and the species' extremely small population size make it highly vulnerable to extinction.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Fuding Fire-bellied Newt faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and infrastructure construction in its extremely limited range in Fujian Province, China. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades the aquatic habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change and the species' extremely small population size make it highly vulnerable to extinction.
Extremely small population size and restricted range
Habitat loss and fragmentation from agriculture and urbanization
Water pollution from agricultural and industrial sources
Climate change impacts on aquatic habitats
Infrastructure development and road construction
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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). Fuding Fire-bellied Newt (Cynops fudingensis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/fuding-fire-bellied-newt