Oreolalax multipunctatus
| Oreolalax multipunctatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Oreolalax |
| Species: | O. multipunctatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreolalax multipunctatus Wu, Zhao, Inger & Shaffer, 1993 | |
Oreolalax multipunctatus (dotted lazy toad or spotted toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to the Mount Emei region in Sichuan, China.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Male Oreolalax multipunctatus grow to about 48 mm (1.9 in) in snout-vent length. Tadpoles are 65 mm (2.6 in) in length.[3]
References
- 1 2 Li Cheng, Wu Guanfu (2004). "Oreolalax multipunctatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Oreolalax multipunctatus Wu, Zhao, Inger, and Shaffer, 1993". 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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