Protohynobius puxiongensis

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Protohynobius puxiongensis
Conservation status
Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Caudata Family: Hynobiidae Genus: Protohynobius Species: P. puxiongensis
Binomial name
Protohynobius puxiongensis Fei & Ye, 2000

Protohynobius puxiongensis is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Protohynobius. It is endemic to China. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and man-made karsts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

[edit] Source

• Liang, F. & Changyuan, Y. 2004. Protohynobius puxiongensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.