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Valdotriton gracilis
Valdotriton·Evans & Milner, 1996
GBIF:165484253
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Characteristics
Extant Early Cretaceous, 125-130 Ma
ABOUT
Descriptions(2)
Valdotriton is a genus of extinct prehistoric salamanders. Its only known species is Valdotriton gracilis (also known as the Wealden newt). V. gracilis lived during the Late Barremian in what is now Spain. It was found in the Las Hoyas locality.
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V. gracilis was a fairly small salamander, available specimens ranging from 28 mm to 40 mm in length, however no single specimen could decisively be determined to be an adult. In all specimens, however, the tail was longer than the torso.
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Common names used for this species across different languages and regions. 1 preferred.
Valdotritoneng★
Vernacular (common) names are the everyday names used for a species in different languages and regions. A single species may have dozens of common names worldwide. 1 name preferred.
Valdotriton
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