Hypselotriton (Cynotriton) Dubois & Raffaelli 2011

Subgenus Cynotriton Dubois & Raffaëlli, 2011 Type species. Triton (Cynops) orientalis David, 1875, by original designation. Diagnosis. (1) small size; (2) gular fold present or absent; (3) mid-dorsal vertebral ridge interrupted; (4) metacarpal and metatarsal tubercles on external side of hands and feet absent; (5) postocular orange spot absent; (6) blue lateral stripe on tail in breeding males absent; (7) irregular greyish-blue patches on dorsum and lateral tail in breeding males and females absent. Content. Four recognised species distributed in eastern China (Fig. 1).