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IUCN (Red List) status: Near Threatened (NT).
For Red List information on this species, see the IUCN species account.

From the IUCN Red List Species Account:   Range Description This species is endemic to central China, and has been recorded from 500-2,000m asl. Habitat and Ecology It is an inhabitant of forest and shrubland, and breeds in hill streams by larval development. Population It is a common species although some populations have experienced declines. Population Trend Decreasing Major Threats The most important threat to this species is over-collecting for food, although water pollution caused by the mining industry is also a threat. Conservation Actions There are many protected areas within the range of this species. It is necessary to ensure that the offtake of this species from the wild is managed sustainably. Citation Li Pipeng, Zhao Wenge 2004. Nanorana quadranus. In: IUCN 2012   IUCN Terms of Use