Things to know about rare toadfish in Vietnam

Like, Vietnamese toad (Tylototriton vietnamensis) is a rare and precious animal, currently unique in Vietnam , is in need of conservation before the danger of extinction because living habitats are gradually degraded.

If Tam Dao toad has been known for a long time, Vietnamese toadfish has only been recorded by scientists since 2005. They were found in Lao Cai (Van Ban), Cao Bang (Nguyen Binh), North. Giang (Luc Nam), Nghe An (Que Phong) and not yet recorded in any other country besides Vietnam.

The species "this lizard frog frog" has a flattened head, a short muzzle, an almost square hand.

The species "this lizard frog frog" has a flattened head, short muzzle, almost square hands, rough skin, a prominent backbone. Each side has a row of convex tubers, each of which corresponds to the head of each rib. The head of the limbs, the lower edge of the tail, the edge of the Vietnamese hole of the toad fish has a distinctive orange-red color compared to the gray body. The kernels on the flanks and the edges on the tail in many individuals also have orange-red color.

Vietnamese toadfish live in water bodies (ponds, pools .) with a lot of mud and leafy leaves, in the closed forest in the mountains at an altitude of 250-300m.

The current distribution area of ​​Vietnamese toadfish is very narrow.

According to scientists, they eat worms, insects and some other invertebrate species. The current distribution area of ​​Vietnamese toadfish is very narrow. In the Red Book, they are classified as endangered, threatened with extinction. Measures to protect this unique species of amphibians are essential.