ENEndangered
Baran's Newt
Neurergus barani
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Baran's Newt classified as Endangered?
Baran's 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Baran's Newt live?
Baran's Newt occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Baran's Newt?
The main threats to Baran's Newt are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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