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Japanese Fire-Bellied Newt
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Japanese Fire-Bellied Newt

Place of Origin and Range The Japanese fire belly newt is a common Asian newt. It is commonly confused with the Chinese fire belly newt due to similarities in colouring and size, and most newts sold as Japanese fire belly newts are likely to be the more commonly collected Chinese fire belly newt instead.
Description Can be distinguished from its Chinese relative by its larger size, rough and pebbly skin, and distinct parotoid glands. They are typically brown to black above, often with red specks or spots, and orange to crimson below, usually with a blotched, darker pattern. Males can be distinguished from females by their swollen cloacae, and male newts of this species will often assume a blue iridescent sheen and smoother skin during the breeding season.
Adult Size Can grow up to 5 in (12.5 cm)
Accommodation A semi-aquatic, gently filtered aquarium with live plants, with or without large gravel will suffice.
Lifespan Can live up to 25 years
Feeding / Diet Newts eat worms, insects, wax worms, crickets, and some pelleted fish foods are accepted.
Other Considerations Injuries can happen when feeding newts in a colony. Feed separately when possible.
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