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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Endangered |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
This species inhabits subtropical forests and breeds in mountain streams by larval development. Adults are often found in and near streams, and tend to be largely terrestrial. During breeding season, the females deposit 70–85 eggs that are piled together under rocks in the stream. Males display egg-guarding behaviour, and protect the eggs after they are laid. Tadpoles develop in streams, and tend to hide under rocks or among deciduous leaf-litter on the stream bottom.
Range:
This species is endemic to Emei and Hongya counties in central Sichuan Province, China. It has been recorded from an elevational range of 1,520–1,920 m asl. However, it might occur more widely than records suggest. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is 4,147 km2.
Conservation:
Conservation Actions In-Place
The range of this species overlaps with two protected areas; Emeishan Natural Heritage Reserve (a World Heritage Site) and Wawushan Mountain National Forest Park. This species is on the "List of Beneficial or of Important Economic or Scientific Value Terrestrial Wild Animals under States Protection", under the protection of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife", which provides a moderate degree of protection and makes it illegal to collect (China Red List Assessment Workshop June 2019).
Conservation Needed
Recommended conservation measures include improved management of the existing protected areas and habitat maintenance. Additionally, public outreach and awareness programs should be established for this species to reduce the incidence of accidental take.
Research Needed
More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, ecology, and threats. There is a need for monitoring the population status of this species given the threats of continued development for tourism within its range.
The range of this species overlaps with two protected areas; Emeishan Natural Heritage Reserve (a World Heritage Site) and Wawushan Mountain National Forest Park. This species is on the "List of Beneficial or of Important Economic or Scientific Value Terrestrial Wild Animals under States Protection", under the protection of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife", which provides a moderate degree of protection and makes it illegal to collect (China Red List Assessment Workshop June 2019).
Conservation Needed
Recommended conservation measures include improved management of the existing protected areas and habitat maintenance. Additionally, public outreach and awareness programs should be established for this species to reduce the incidence of accidental take.
Research Needed
More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, ecology, and threats. There is a need for monitoring the population status of this species given the threats of continued development for tourism within its range.