CRCritically Endangered
Pachytriton xanthospilos
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pachytriton xanthospilos classified as Critically Endangered?
Pachytriton xanthospilos is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pachytriton xanthospilos live?
Pachytriton xanthospilos occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pachytriton xanthospilos?
The main threats to Pachytriton xanthospilos are 11.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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