Convex-tailed horned toad
Convex-tailed horned toad | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Megophryidae |
Genus: | Megophrys |
Species: | M. caudoprocta
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Binomial name | |
Megophrys caudoprocta Shen, 1994
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The convex-tailed horned toad (Megophrys caudoprocta) is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae, endemic to China, and is only known from the type locality, Tianping Mountain, Sangzhi County, in Hunan.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Megophrys caudoprocta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T57634A63857086. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T57634A63857086.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Xenophrys caudoprocta (Shen, 1994)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Megophrys
- Amphibians of China
- Endemic fauna of China
- Amphibians described in 1994
- Megophryidae stubs