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Batrachuperus londongensis

Batrachuperus londongensis,Qianghuo fish, fir fish, white dragon

The spotted stream salamander is a species of the genus Hynomialidae. This species has been included in the "List of Terrestrial Wildlife with Important Economic and Scientific Research Value under State Protection" issued by the State Forestry Administration of China on August 1, 2000.The

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Scientific Name Batrachuperus londongensis,Qianghuo fish, fir fish, white dragon
Length 145-220mm
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Lifespan
IUCN Status LC
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    The spotted stream salamander is a species of the genus Hynomialidae. This species has been included in the "List of Terrestrial Wildlife with Important Economic and Scientific Research Value under State Protection" issued by the State Forestry Administration of China on August 1, 2000.


    The spotted stream salamander often lives under relatively flat stones; it mainly feeds on shrimps, stonefly larvae, etc. in the water.

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    Traits & Behavior

    The skin has no spots or patterns, the back of the body is dark brown or black gray, and the ventral side is slightly brighter.

    Appearance

    The head is flat, longer than it is wide. The trunk is thick and cylindrical, and slightly flattened dorsally and ventrally. When alive, the back is dark brown, with no spots or stripes on the body.

    Distribution & Habitat

    This species is endemic to China and is distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan and Qinghai.

    This salamander lives in mountain streams at an altitude of 1800 to 4000 meters.
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