How difficult is it to keep Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt?

The ideal temperature for Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt is 14〜20℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt?

The average lifespan of Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt get?

Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt typically reaches 6-10cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt?

Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt feeds on: Frozen bloodworms, blackworms, daphnia and small live foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt?

The price of Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt

Intermediate

Cynops orientalis

A small newt under 10 cm, endemic to east-central China. The back is black with relatively smooth skin, and the underside is aposematic red or orange. It is the most commonly traded newt in the aquarium trade but is intolerant of heat.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

14〜20℃

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

6-10cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Frozen bloodworms, blackworms, daphnia and small live foods

About

Cynops orientalis is a small salamandrid endemic to the subtropical forests of east-central China. Total length is about 6-10 cm, with a snout-vent length of 3.7-4.6 cm in males and 4.1-5.4 cm in females. The back is dark brown to black with fine granules but relatively smooth skin and well-developed parotoid glands, while the underside from throat to mid-tail is red or orange as a warning to predators. It is often confused with the Japanese fire-bellied newt, from which it differs in its smoother skin, rounder tail and less obvious parotoids. It lives in shallow still water rich in plants, such as marshes, ponds and abandoned paddies, between 30 and 1,000 m. Keep it in a cool planted aquarium with a small land area at 14-20 C, and avoid anything above 23 C. It is the most widely traded newt, and keeping it too warm is cited as a reason captive breeding remains uncommon.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt

The Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt lives 15-20 years.

Size of the Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt

The Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt grows to 6-10cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt

The ideal temperature for the Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt is 14〜20℃.

Basic Info

Origin

East-central China (southern Anhui, southern Henan, eastern Hubei, Jiangxi, southern Jiangsu, Zhejiang, western Fujian)

Lifespan

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate

Sources: Caudata Culture: Cynops orientalis / Wikipedia (English) / Wikipedia (Japanese)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Cynops orientalis (David, 1873)

Synonyms: Hypselotriton orientalis (David, 1873), Triton orientalis David, 1873, Diemictylus orientalis (David, 1873)

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.