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Exotic Pets in China

Vietnamese Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) - Found in northern Vietnam, limestone cliffs and evergreen rainforests. - Listed on IUCN Red List but Data Deficient - "This species is threatened by forest damage in Tam Dao, which continues to be significant . Clear-cutting at Mao Son has also reduced the available habitat for this species. This is one of the few regional frog species for which there is a specific demand in the global pet trade." IUCN Red List website

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Vietnamese Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) - Found in northern Vietnam, limestone cliffs and evergreen rainforests. - Listed on IUCN Red List but Data Deficient - "This species is threatened by forest damage in Tam Dao, which continues to be significant . Clear-cutting at Mao Son has also reduced the available habitat for this species. This is one of the few regional frog species for which there is a specific demand in the global pet trade." IUCN Red List website