Detecting rare amphibian reptiles in Quang Ngai

The Tay Lo Frog, the scientific name Theloderma Stellatum, is especially rare and is part of the International Red Book (IUCN), discovered by wildlife protection experts at the Quang Ngai mountain forest.

After more than 10 days of survey in mountainous areas of Ba Nam commune, Ba To district (Quang Ngai), experts of Wildlife At Risk (USA) have discovered many rare and precious amphibian animals and reptiles living in here.

The Cay Lo Frog in the world red book, discovered living in the forest of Ba To mountain, Quang Ngai. Photo: Tri Tin.

Accordingly, experts recorded 58 species of amphibian reptiles such as snakes, turtles, fingerless lizards, flower daisies, especially for the first time discovering the endangered Son Tay Lo frog in the world. Besides, there are 31 mammal species (especially bats have up to 15 species), including gibbons, gray-shanked douc langur, and primates in the Vietnam red book, also in Quang Ngai.

The flora and fauna of this area is also quite rich, with more than 100 species of insects, including 52 species of dragonflies, 23 butterflies, 41 species of freshwater fish, 120 species of plants with dozens of species of wild orchids. endemic in the Central region.

Mr. Nguyen Vu Khoi, Executive Director of Wildlife At Risk Wildlife Protection in Vietnam said: 'We are surprised with the results of this survey .

According to Mr. Khoi, this organization will coordinate with Quang Ngai Provincial FPD to conduct further basic research, proceed to establish special-use forest areas to have solutions to preserve the rare flora and fauna populations here.

White-eyed butterfly in the forest of Ba To mountain. Photo: Tri Tin.