What kind of fire-belly do I have?

[jaysondavid]

I purchased my fire-belly from a very reputable aquatic store, however, 99% of their animals are fish. On the receipt, they include the binomial nomenclature, but when I purchased my fire-belly, this was not included. They pretty much were correct in telling me okay tank mates, and how to set up the aquarium.

She, or he, is approximately 5.5 inches, with a flat tail, and I would not consider her skin to be particularly smooth. I'm guessing, due to her size, she's not a Chinese fire-belly, so I was thinking possibly Japanese. Then I noticed that her tail resemble the tail of the paddle, being that it's laterally flattened. I know that a Japanese fire-belly will do okay in warmer water, whereas, the Chinese require cooler waters. I will include pictures. Thanks in advanced to all those whom can help.

 

[Yahilles]

It's a warty newt- most probably Paramesotriton chinensis. Not a CFBN or JFBN.

They pretty much were correct in telling me okay tank mates, and how to set up the aquarium.

What tankmates?

 

[froggy]

Yes, this is definitely Paramesotriton chinensis

 

[Azhael]

P.chinensis, no doubt. I too would like to know which tankmates they recommended as there are few things suitable to share space with these newts, and pet shops are remarkably good at giving dodgy information.

 

[firedreams]

Yes, definitely looks like a P. Chinensis!

My P. Chinensis is also named Sir Isaac

 

[toolofnin]

P.chinensis is one of the more common newts carried periodically by fish suppliers.

 

[toolofnin]

Also they commonly come with or soon develop ulcer like soars along their bodies.