Alpine Stream Salamander
Batrachuperus tibetanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyHynobiidae (Asian Salamanders)
- GenusBatrachuperus (Stream Salamanders)
- SpeciesBatrachuperus tibetanus (Alpine Stream Salamander)
3 Verified sightings at Jiuzhaigou National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Alpine Stream Salamander
The alpine stream salamander (Batrachuperus tibetanus) is a species of salamander in the family Hynobiidae endemic to central China. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
It lives in Tibet, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Qinghai, and Gansu provinces of China. Batrachuperus tibetanus Encyclopedia of Life page Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Alpine Stream Salamander in Jiuzhaigou National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.