Oreolalax omeimontis

Oreolalax omeimontis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Oreolalax
Species: O. omeimontis
Binomial name
Oreolalax omeimontis
(Liu and Hu, 1960)
Synonyms

Scutiger omeimontis Liu and Hu, 1960

Oreolalax omeimontis (Omei lazy toad or Omei toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to Sichuan, China where it is found in Mount Emei (its type locality) and in Hongya County.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

Male Oreolalax omeimontis grow to about 54 mm (2.1 in) in snout-vent length and females to 61 mm (2.4 in). Tadpoles are 64 mm (2.5 in) in length.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Xie Feng; Wu Guanfu (2004). "Oreolalax omeimontis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Oreolalax omeimontis (Liu and Hu, 1960)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 74. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.


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