VUVulnerable
Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt
Hypselotriton yunnanensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt classified as Vulnerable?
Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt live?
Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt 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 Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt?
The main threats to Chuxiong Fire-bellied Newt are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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