Firebelly Newt

Firebelly Newt

The Fire Belly Newts (Cynops), or Fire Newts, are a genus of newts native to Japan and China. All of the species show bright yellow or red bellies, however this feature is not unique to this genus. Their skin contains a toxin that can be harmful if ingested.

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