Paramesotriton zhijinensis
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Paramesotriton zhijinensis is a species of salamander
in the Salamandridae
family. It is found only in Shuangyan Pond (26°40’N 105°46’ E), 1310 m, Zhijin County
, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China
.
Salamander
Salamander is a common name of approximately 500 species of amphibians. They are typically characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance, with their slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. All known fossils and extinct species fall under the order Caudata, while sometimes the extant...
in the Salamandridae
Salamandridae
Salamandridae is a family of salamanders consisting of true salamanders and newts. Currently, 74 species have been identified in the northern hemisphere - Europe, Asia, the northern tip of Africa and North America...
family. It is found only in Shuangyan Pond (26°40’N 105°46’ E), 1310 m, Zhijin County
Zhijin County
Zhijin County is a county-level administrative district in southwestern China, part of the Bijie Prefecture within the Guizhou province.-History:...
, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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