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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 streams by larval development. During the breeding season, which begins in June, females lay approximately 183 eggs. These eggs adhere to the bottom of rocks in the stream. Males display egg-guarding behaviour, and protect the eggs after they are laid. Tadpoles develop in the stream, and disperse into deeper water, feeding on moss and humus. Throughout the non-breeding season, adults tend to be more terrestrial and inhabit the shady, wet areas within the forest.
Range:
This species is known only from the southwestern portion of Sichuan Province, China. It has been recorded at elevations ranging between 1,050–1,800 m asl. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is 2,902 km2.
Conservation:
Conservation Actions In-Place
The range of this species partly overlaps with several protected areas, including Emeishan Natural Heritage Reserve and Wawushan 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
Continued and strengthened management of protected area(s) where this species occurs, and expanded protection of suitable habitat elsewhere in its range is needed. Additionally, public outreach and education programs should be established in an effort to better guide tourism management and create awareness for this species.
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 development projects and associated pollution.
The range of this species partly overlaps with several protected areas, including Emeishan Natural Heritage Reserve and Wawushan 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
Continued and strengthened management of protected area(s) where this species occurs, and expanded protection of suitable habitat elsewhere in its range is needed. Additionally, public outreach and education programs should be established in an effort to better guide tourism management and create awareness for this species.
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 development projects and associated pollution.