Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General Information

Paramesotriton hongkongensis Hong Kong Newt
Animal Group:	Amphibian
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Caudata
Family:	Salamandridae
Other Name(s):	Paramesotriton chinensis hongkongensis
Other Common Name(s):	Hong Kong Warty Newt

Conservation Status

Statutory Protection in Hong Kong

Listed in Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586)

Listed in Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170)

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status

Near Threatened

Fellowes et al. (2002)

Potential Global Concern

Distribution

Distribution in Hong Kong Widely distributed in mountain streams throughout New Territories, Lantau Island and Hong Kong Island.

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References

More on Amphibian in HK

Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998). Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles (2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.