A series of herpetological surveys were conducted between 2003 and 2008 at Yinggeling Nature Reserve and its surroundings in central Hainan Island.A total of 39 species of amphibians (one salamander and 38 anurans) were recorded,representing two orders,seven families and 23 genera.These included one new genus and one new species records for the island; they are Micryletta inornata and Theloderma asperum,respectively.Specimens of a Parapelophryne sp.and a large Theloderma species were also found,but further study is needed for specific identification.Yinggeling has exceptional value in the conservation of amphibian diversity of Hainan; our surveys recorded 88.6% of the island’s known amphibian fauna,including 11 endemic species,accounting for 84.6% of the 13 known endemic species.