| Citation |
Thaksintham, W., Wogan, G., Danaisawat, P., Rao, D.-q. & Cai, B. 2019. Tropidophorus berdmorei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T104778762A104853835. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T104778762A104853835.en. Downloaded on 11 August 2020. |
Description |
JUSTIFICATION
Listed as Least Concern as a result of its widespread distribution, because it is locally common and present in a number of protected areas, and the lack of widespread threats.
RANGE DESCRIPTION
This species has a wide distribution in Myanmar, northern, northeastern and western Thailand, Viet Nam, and southern China. It has been recorded in Mergui, Tenasserim, Taninthayi Division, Bago, Bia-pom Kayin Hills and Bhamo, Kachin State, in Myanmar; and in S Utaradit, Doi Nga Chang and Me Wang, in Thailand (Das 2010, Chan-ard et al. 2015). It is found up to approximately 1,000 m, and the lower elevational limit is unknown although it is typically found above 600 m (Das 2010). In China it is only known from Yunnan, in areas 170-914 m asl.
DESCRIPTION
This species is locally common in appropriate habitat, and the population is considered stable. It does not appear to be common in China, but it is a cryptic species and so difficult to detect, and its population trend in this country is unknown (D.Q. Rao pers. comm. 2018).
HABITAT AND ECOLOGY
This species inhabits mid-hills covered with tropical rainforest at, typically at elevations of 600–900 m asl (Das 2010). It is diurnal and mainly aquatic, and found among rocks in forest streams. At night it is often found sleeping on streamside vegetation, and beneath rocks on the stream banks (Zhao et al. 1999, D.Q. Rao pers. comm. 2018). Its diet consists of insects, small crustaceans, and worms. The species is viviparous, and fertilized eggs are carried within females bodies until the embryos are fully developed (Chan-ard et al. 2015).
THREATS
There are no major threats, although there may be localized impacts as a result of deforestation.
USE AND TRADE
This species is not utilized.
CONSERVATION ACTIONS
This species is known from multiple protected areas. It is listed in the "List of Beneficial or of Important Economic or Scientific Value Terrestrial Wild Animals under States Protection", under the protection of the "Law of the Peoples Republic of China on the Protection of Wildlife" (D.Q. Rao and B. Cai pers. comm. 2018). |
