The amphibian resources in Dupangling natural reserve were investigated in July and August, 1999, in order to study the state of wildife and protect it scientifically. Up to now, 31 species of amphibians are recorded in the natural reserve, belonging to 2 orders,8 families, 12 genera. Among the 31 amphibian species, 28 species belong to the Oriental species and 3 species to the Palearctic species. The Oriental species are 90.32 percent of the total amphibian species. Among the 28 Oriental Species,13 species are mainly distributed in Central China and 11 species in Central and South China. The ...