Hypselotriton chenggongensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hypselotriton chenggongensis faces severe population decline primarily due to rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion around Kunming, which has destroyed much of its limited montane habitat. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has degraded the quality of breeding ponds and streams essential for reproduction. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Habitat
This newt inhabits montane forests and associated freshwater habitats at elevations around 2000 meters in the Yunnan Province of China. It requires clean streams, ponds, and temporary water bodies within forested areas for breeding and larval development.
