The Mangshan Yaoteng is an amphibian of the family Salamandridae and the genus Yaoteng. It lives in mountainous areas at an altitude of 952-1200m and in densely vegetated forests in karst areas. Adults hide in caves during the day and are seen in puddles, wells or slow-flowing streams at night. It preys on insects and mollusks.
It is listed in the second level of the "List of National Key Protected Wildlife in China".