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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Least Concern |
| 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:
It is an alpine species associated with small streams, seepages, stream-fed marshes and the surrounding forests and grassland habitats. It is known to breed in streams by larval development. Adults are primarily terrestrial during the non-breeding season, and are often found under stones or fallen trees in streams, springs and marshes, in areas where forests are flourishing. This species will not tolerate habitat disturbance (B. Subba pers. comm. December 2020). During the breeding season, which occurs from May-June, eggs are laid on the bottom of stones, in clusters or rings (Fei et al. 2012). Tadpoles mostly live in streams or backwater pockets. They often hide under rocks or under deciduous leaves in the water during the day, and frequently move at night.
Range:
This species is known from Nepal east through northern India (Sikkim and Meghalaya) and into southern Xizang Province (Yadong, Cona and Nielamu) in China (Anders 2002, Chandra 2002, Li et al. 2010, Fei et al. 2012). It is now also known from northern and into eastern Bhutan, which is the first country records for this species (Wangyal 2013). It occurs between 2,700–4,200 m asl (Fei et al. 2012). It probably occurs more widely than current records suggest, especially in areas between known sites, and in Arunachal Pradesh and northern parts of West Bengal in India (B. Subba pers. comm. December 2020).
Conservation:
Conservation Actions In-Place
Most of this species' range lies within protected areas. Specifically, the Nielamu location in China is within the Yadong National Nature Reserve.
Conservation Needed
Continuation of rigorous management of the existing parks is the best guarantee for the conservation of this species. Raising awareness among general public about the importance of frogs and need for their conservation is also important (G. Kafle pers. comm. September 2020).
Research Needed
Further research is required on its distribution, ecology (including climate migration) and threats. Additionally, there is a need for monitoring the population status of this species given the threats of development of dams and pollution within its range.
Most of this species' range lies within protected areas. Specifically, the Nielamu location in China is within the Yadong National Nature Reserve.
Conservation Needed
Continuation of rigorous management of the existing parks is the best guarantee for the conservation of this species. Raising awareness among general public about the importance of frogs and need for their conservation is also important (G. Kafle pers. comm. September 2020).
Research Needed
Further research is required on its distribution, ecology (including climate migration) and threats. Additionally, there is a need for monitoring the population status of this species given the threats of development of dams and pollution within its range.