Scutiger nyingchiensis
| Nyingchi alpine toad | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Scutiger |
| Species: | S. nyingchiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Scutiger nyingchiensis Fei, 1977 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Scutiger occidentalis Dubois, 1978 | |
Scutiger nyingchiensis is a species of toad found in the Himalayas (China, India, Nepal, Pakistan). It is an alpine species associated with streams in moist, forested and grassland habitats in hilly areas.[1] Its type locality is Nyingchi in Tibet, at the altitude of 3,040 m (9,970 ft).[2]
References
- 1 2 Fei Liang, Michael Wai Neng Lau, Sushil Dutta, Annemarie Ohler, Tej Kumar Shrestha (2004). "Scutiger nyingchiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2011). "Scutiger nyingchiensis Fei, 1977". Amphibian Species of the World 5.5, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
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