tdimler
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These are some N. meridionalis from the San Antonio Zoo today.
Travis
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Notopthalmus meridionalis
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Nathan050793
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Those newts really are beautiful. It's a shame something so incredible is endangered. Thanks for the picture
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tdimler
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Nathan,
I think endangered might be a bit strong of a word.....these newts may just have a very restricted range and their habits keep them hidden most of the time.
I think endangered might be a bit strong of a word.....these newts may just have a very restricted range and their habits keep them hidden most of the time.
Nathan050793
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Oh, sorry, I was under the impression that N.meridionalis was listed as an endangered species on the IUCN red list.
It is listed as endangered.
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/59452/all
Listed as Endangered because its area of occupancy is probably less than 500 km², its distribution is severely fragmented, and the extent of its breeding habitat, the number of sub-populations, and the number of mature individuals, in southern United States and northeastern Mexico is declining.
But see the link for more info
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/59452/all
Listed as Endangered because its area of occupancy is probably less than 500 km², its distribution is severely fragmented, and the extent of its breeding habitat, the number of sub-populations, and the number of mature individuals, in southern United States and northeastern Mexico is declining.
But see the link for more info