Kurdistan Spotted Newt
Neurergus derjugini
Neurergus derjugini, the Kurdistan newt, Kurdistan newt, Derjugin's (Kurdistan) mountain newt, or yellow-spotted mountain newt, is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is found in Kurdistan in western Iran and in northeastern Iraq. There are two subspecies, Neurergus derjugini derjugini and Neurergus derjugini microspilotus, the latter is sometimes known as the Avroman Dagh newt.
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Range & habitat
Neurergus derjugini occurs in small streams at elevations of 1,300–1,865 m (4,265–6,119 ft) above sea level. It is threatened by droughts, water extraction, pollution, and collection for pet trade. It is known from a small number of populations, most of them very small. Climate change is going to reduce the habitable areas for this species. In a 2021 assessment by the IUCN Red List, it was classified as vulnerable.
Wikipedia: “Habitat and conservation”
What it does
Breeding takes place from April to June. Females lay eggs about 6 mm long (including the capsule), either singly or in small groups on vegetation and rocks in the stream. A female may lay around 100 eggs. Older larvae show spotted patterns, and the spots on the belly are usually dark.
Wikipedia: “Reproduction”
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