Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus，2012

[zhanggeer]

Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus was found only a few years ago. They are similar with Tylototriton taliangensis in morphology. They have very long tail.By now only two breeding pool was found. Their distribution is very narrow and close to the location of Tylototriton taliangensis(straight-line distance:57km). I'm curious how this species is formed. And I belive there is a great probability of hybridization between them.I'll have a try.

IMG_3874, IMG_3883, IMG_3921 are Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus.
IMG_3880 comparison with Tylototriton shanjing
IMG_3933 Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus(female,above),Tylototriton taliangensis(male,below)
IMG_3961, IMG_3971 Tylototriton pseudoverrucosus(male,below),Tylototriton taliangensis(female,above)

 

[Chinadog]

They're beautiful! Are they quite an aquatic species? It looks like they should be with their smooth skin.

 

[zhanggeer]

Yes. In breeding season male wait female in water. Water depth is about 45
~60cm. I guess they mate in water.

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[mr cyclone]

Awesome