Where did the Tylototriton Shanjings go?

[Myeager15y]

Hello I have been searching for some Shanjing to add to my collection. When I got my first 2 it seemed as if all the breeders and pet stores had them. So I got a couple to start with because I wasn't sure how difficult the species were to keep. Turns out I have had good luck with the 2. I have and started looking for more to add to my collection in hopes of trying to breed them. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any in the U.S. and was wondering if there was a reason why they aren't available anymore. If anyone has any answers as to why or happens to know anyone with any for sale, I would greatly appreciate you help.
Thanks Mark

 

[FrogEyes]

They have been overharvested and for the last several years have largely been replaced by T.yangi in the WC trade. In the last couple of years there have been a small number of batches of T.shanjing, T.taliangensis, and animals sold as T.asperrimus which were likely T.lizhenchangi or a mix of species.