A New Salamander of the Genus Paramesotriton (Caudata: Salamandridae) from Laos

Abstract A new species of Paramesotriton is described from northern Laos. This represents the first record of Caudata from the country. The species is placed in the genus Paramesotriton based on osteological characters. It differs from all other members of the genus in dorsal color pattern and reduced tongue development.