Hynobius yiwuensis Cai, 1985

Taxonomy and Naming

Hynobius yiwuensis, commonly known as the Yiwu salamander, is a salamander species in the family Hynobiidae. It is endemic to China, specifically occurring in central and eastern Zhejiang; the species is named after Yiwu, one of the areas within its range.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats are subtropical moist lowland forests, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, and rural gardens.

Threats

This species is threatened by habitat loss.

Size

Adult males reach a total length of 83–136 mm (3.3–5.4 in), while adult females reach a total length of approximately 87–117 mm (3.4–4.6 in).

Similar Congeners

The Yiwu salamander is similar to Hynobius chinensis (the Chinese salamander), and to the somewhat larger Hynobius amjiensis (Amji's salamander, also called Zhejiang salamander).