Paramesotriton deloustali

The back is dark olive brown with orange spots scattered on the outer dorsal ridge; the head is large, with the length of the head almost equal to the width, or slightly larger than the width; the snout is truncated; there are glandular ridges; the tail tip is blunt.

In China, it is distributed in southern Yunnan, near the China-Vietnam border. Abroad, it is distributed in Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam.

It inhabits small and medium-sized streams in low-altitude mountainous areas and evergreen forests, and can also be found in small ponds and artificial pools.

Habitat: This species inhabits small and medium-sized streams in low-altitude mountainous areas and evergreen forests. It can also be found in small ponds and artificial pools. The water temperature in winter and early spring is basically stable at around 11 degrees Celsius.

Habits: This species is mainly nocturnal and feeds on dragonfly larvae and small gastropods. Its adults can be observed in the water all year round. There is no record of hibernation or aestivation.

Breeding season: From the end of November; During the breeding season, the male cloaca is swollen and the tail shows irregular bright purple stripes. Similar stripes may also appear on some females.