The two populations inhabit similar environments, but have shown differences in their ecological niches.

[2] While the Tam Dao salamander may be listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN, the species may be smaller in population size than previously imagined.

Analysis of mitochondrial DNA and morphology of salamanders within the Quang Ninh Province suggests that what are believed to be Tam Dao salamanders may actually be Paramesotriton guangxiensis, reducing the range of the species and raising more concern on the vulnerability of the species.

In addition to this, genetic analyses have also shown that the species has a lack of nucleotide diversity.

The species is also isolated into different populations because of these reasons, contributing to the potential vulnerability of the Tam Dao salamander.