A genus of aquatic newts belonging to the family Salamandridae and sometimes referred to as spiny tritons. There are two species P. waltlii and P. poireti. P. waltlii is commonly used in the laboratory. Since this genus adapts to aquarium living, it is easy to maintain in laboratories.
A genus of aquatic newts belonging to the family Salamandridae and sometimes referred to as spiny tritons. There are two species P. waltlii and P. poireti. P. waltlii is commonly used in the laboratory. Since this genus adapts to aquarium living, it is easy to maintain in laboratories.
