Ichthyosaura as a generic nomen for the Alpine Newt (Caudata: Salamandridae): a doubtful case of literarian archeology.

Therefore, according to Article 12.2.5. ICZN, Ichthyosaura must be regarded as a nomen dubium. To resolve this uncertainty, we designate a topotypic larva of Salamandra salamandra (Linnaeus, 1758) as the neotype for Proteus tritonius Laurenti, 1768, rendering Laurenti’s name synonymous with the Fire Salamander. Consequently, the Alpine Newt must be named again Mesotriton alpestris (Bolkay, 1927). Leer más.