Kingdom Animalia Order Caudata Genus Liua Higher classification Liua | Phylum Chordata Family Hynobiidae Scientific name Liua shihi Rank Species | |
Similar Ranodon, Liua, Tsinpa salamander, Pseudohynobius, Pachyhynobius | ||
The Wushan salamander (Liua shihi) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family. It is synonymous with Ranodon shihi, and is endemic to China. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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