Oreolalax lichuanensis
| Oreolalax lichuanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Oreolalax |
| Species: | O. lichuanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreolalax lichuanensis Hu & Fei, 1979 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Scutiger lichuanensis | |
Oreolalax lichuanensis (Lichuan lazy toad or Lichuan toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to China, and found in south-central parts of the country (Hubei, Sichuan, Chongqing, and Guizhou).[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Male Oreolalax lichuanensis grow to about 51 mm (2.0 in) in snout-vent length and females to about 59 mm (2.3 in). Tadpoles are 72 mm (2.8 in) in length.[3]
References
- 1 2 Fei Liang, Ye Changyuan (2004). "Oreolalax lichuanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Oreolalax lichuanensis Hu and Fei, 1979". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ↑ Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 72. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.
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