Revision of the list of amphibian species in Yunnan Province

A comprehensive revision of amphibian species in Yunnan Province reveals 191 species, including 70 newly recorded since 2008, with significant taxonomic updates and discoveries. The study identifies 45 threatened species (23.6% of Yunnan's amphibians), highlighting critical conservation needs. New species and records were primarily found in understudied border regions, indicating high biodiversity potential. While most species have clear taxonomic status, some remain challenging due to limited research or transboundary distributions, emphasizing the need for international collaboration. The study also underscores gaps in knowledge about life histories of protected amphibians, calling for further field studies to support conservation efforts.

Yuan, Z., Chen, J., Wu, Y., Li, X., Che, J.,. (2022). Revision of the list of amphibian species in Yunnan Province. Biodiversity Science, 30(4), 21470. https://doi.org/10.17520/biods.2021470