Liua tsinpaensis
| Tsinpa salamander | |
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| Species: | L. tsinpaensis
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| Liua tsinpaensis Liu & Hu, 1966
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The Tsinpa salamander (Liua tsinpaensis) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family. It is synonymous with Ranodon tsinpaensis and is endemic to China. 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.[1]
References
- Liang, F. & Gang, L. 2004. Liua tsinpaensis. 2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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