During the 16th century, a Chinese author documented its presence at the Omei mountain in the province of Sichuan.

He wrote, "the salamanders living in clear water have some larger toes, a yellow coloration with black spots, four feet, a snout that is slightly raised, a graceful body and an amiable air."

Moreover, local peasants would entreat it to bring rain during especially dry seasons.

Batrachuperis pinchonii are used for traditional Chinese medicine and for food.

[1] The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website has declared Batrachuperis pinchonii an invasive species in United States.