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Liua tsinpaensis

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Liua tsinpaensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Urodela
Family: Hynobiidae
Genus: Liua
Species:
L. tsinpaensis
Binomial name
Liua tsinpaensis
(Liu & Hu, 1966)
Synonyms

Ranodon tsinpaensis Liu & Hu, 1966

Liua tsinpaensis, the Tsinpa salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae. It is synonymous with Ranodon tsinpaensis and is endemic to China. It occurs in southern Shaanxi (Zhouzhi County and Ningshan County) and in Wanyuan, northeastern Sichuan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

Liua tsinpaensis has a round and flat head, which is equal in length and width and has no labial fold. This salamander reaches total lengths between 12.5 and 13.6 cm.[2]

References

  1. ^ Liang, F. & Gang, L. 2004. Liua tsinpaensis. 2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
  2. ^ Amphibiaweb.org


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