Tylototriton kweichowensis
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
AMPHIBIA |
CAUDATA |
SALAMANDRIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Tylototriton kweichowensis |
| Species Authority: |
Fang and Chang, 1932 |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
Red-tailed Knobby Newt |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Vulnerable
B2ab(iii,v)
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2004 |
| Assessor/s: |
Yang Datong, Lu Shunqing, Wu Guanfu |
| Reviewer/s: |
Global Amphibian Assessment Coordinating Team (Simon Stuart, Janice Chanson and Neil Cox) |
Justification:
Listed as Vulnerable because its Area of Occupancy is less than 2,000 km2, its distribution is severely fragmented, and there is continuing decline in the extent and quality of its habitat, and in the number of mature individuals.
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Geographic Range
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Population
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| Population: |
There is little information on the population of this species, but it is probably common in its known localities. However, it is believed to be in decline.
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| Population Trend: |
Decreasing
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
It inhabits low shrub and grass covered hills. Breeding and larval development take place in pools and ponds.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial; Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
Habitat destruction and degradation caused by industry (brick factories) and mining are major threats to this species. It is also collected for use in traditional Chinese medicine. A small number of individuals are also traded in the international pet markets.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
This species is a Class II State Major Protected Wildlife in China. Its range overlaps with a few small protected areas. It is bred in captivity in both China and Europe.
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